After retiring from international cricket, the legendary Australia batter made a electrifying comeback into cricketing world. The legendary Australian opener, David Warner made a Hollywood-style grand entrance at the Sydney Cricket Ground as the star opener arrived via helicopter for the Big Bash League (BBL) Sydney derby.
The 37-year-old cricketer’s entrance is no ordinary arrival; it comes after he attended his brother’s wedding in the Hunter region earlier on that day. Warner made a striking shift from wedding celebrations to the cricket field, touching down on the SCG outfield before the gates opened to the public. The legendary Australian batter made a brilliant comeback to the BBL is highlighted in this game, where he is set to participate in the last three regular-season matches for the Sydney Thunder.
Post these fixtures, Warner is slated to head to the United Arab Emirates to join the Dubai Capitals in the ILT20 league. Nevertheless, fans can anticipate his return to the Australian cricket scene, as he is expected to be back in action for the Twenty20 series against West Indies from February 9 to 13. This series will mark his final international games in Australia before his farewell appearance at the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean in June.
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David Warner has arrived at SCG in Helicopter for the Big Bash match.
– The entertainer is here….!!!!pic.twitter.com/7knZ9BUX58
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 12, 2024
Warner to replace Tom Curran in the squad
Warner’s notable comeback to the BBL contrasts with the unfortunate absence of English all-rounder Tom Curran, whose season with the Sydney Sixers concluded prematurely due to a knee injury. Curran is set to miss the last two regular-season games, and there is a possibility that he might also be sidelined for his ILT20 commitments.
This situation arises from a ban and subsequent apology following an incident involving an umpire during the season. With the SCG getting ready for Warner’s exciting entrance and the BBL anticipating an electrifying match, the scene is poised for what assures to be a memorable evening of cricket illuminated by the lights.
