Given the significance of experienced opener David Warner to the team, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins has said that replacing him in Test cricket is going to be challenging and require some work.
With an eight-wicket victory against Pakistan on Saturday at his home ground, Australia’s brilliant opener Warner came to an end, concluding a 3-0 series rout. Day four saw Warner smash 57 off 75 balls before his epic last innings ended just after lunchtime, putting Australia 11 runs adrift of victory.
Warner was out for the count by offspinner Sajid Khan after review following shaking hands with the Pakistani team and waving his bat to thunderous cheers from the crowd.
Pat Cummins spoke in the post-match press conference as he spoke about who’ll replace David Warner in the opener’s role. He said, “It’s going to be hard to replace Davey. He’s basically played every game for the last dozen years. His huge personality, he really sets the game up with the way he way he plays every time he walk out. He’s going to be huge to replace. We’ll enjoy for the next day or so while we still got him around. A week at home before we get down to Adelaide. A good time to reflect on this series but also the year that’s been and obviously on Davey’s career.”
“I’m proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here” : David Warner
The Australian opener spoke in his final Test-match press conference. He spoke about his dream farewell and with cleansweep to end his Test career. The opener relived the past few months with the Australian team.
The Delhi Capitals opener said, “It’s pretty much a dream come true. You win 3-0 and cap off what’s been a great 18 months to 2 years for the Australian cricket team. World Test Championship win, Ashes series draw and then the World Cup. To come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement. I’m proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here.”
