David Warner is all set to play the final Test of his career at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) next week. Former Australian cricketer Greg Chappell thinks it will be an unforgettable goodbye for the opener. Despite the divisive public perception, the former Team India coach praised the left-hander’s achievements throughout the years.
Following the 2024 T20 World Cup, the New South Walesman is probably going to retire from all current international formats. Since making his Test debut in 2011, the 37-year-old has been a mainstay in the squad. With a remarkable home record, the left-hander in particular has amassed 5,347 runs at 58.12 in 53 Tests, with a top of 335*.
He wrote about David Warner’s farewell Test one of his columns for Sydney Morning Herald. He wrote, “I know how hard it is to do what he has done through 111 Tests, so I hope that David’s harshest critics acknowledge his talent and contribution and forgive his human frailties. I hope Sydney farewells David Warner fondly next week. Whatever one thinks of him, David Warner has been fantastic for Australian cricket.”
The former Australian batter wrote about David Warner’s enthusiasm. He wrote, “The passion, energy, professionalism and competitiveness that he has brought to every contest have been unmatched. He must accept that he has allowed himself to be portrayed in a certain manner.”
“Virender Sehwag has been more damaging than Warner” : Greg Chappell
Chappell asserted, however, that Warner’s career will always be marred by the sandpaper scandal of 2018. He also mentioned the one hitter who has been more damaging than David Warner.
Greg Chappell wrote, “David will never live down the ‘Sandpaper Gate’ incident. That scar on Australian cricket needs to be owned by a lot more people than Warner and Bancroft. Warner’s role in the success of Australian cricket during his time cannot be underestimated. In the modern era, only Virender Sehwag has been more damaging than Warner as an opener.”
