David Warner, the renowned Australian opening batter, has retired from international cricket as of June 25, following Australia’s exit from the 2024 T20 World Cup semi-finals. Warner, who debuted internationally in 2009, has been instrumental in Australia’s cricket success, contributing to their 2015 and 2023 ODI World Cup victories, as well as the 2021 T20I World Cup win.
Warner was also a key player in Australia’s triumph over India in the World Test Championship final last June. He had earlier announced his intention to retire from ODIs post the 2023 World Cup and from Test cricket in January 2024. His final announcement about retiring from all formats came during a T20I series against the West Indies in February.
During the first T20I against West Indies at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart, Warner confirmed his plans to retire after the 2024 T20 World Cup. “Pleasing to get the win on the board. It was a nice wicket to bat on, and you have to make the most of those. I feel great and refreshed, and I’m pumped.
I want to play the T20 World Cup and finish there. It’s a good journey we’ve got going for the next six months,” Warner said, after being named Player of the Match.
David Warner Retires From International Cricket After Australia’s T20 World Cup Exit
Warner’s international career spanned 112 Tests, 161 ODIs, and 110 T20Is, amassing 8,786, 6,932, and 3,277 runs respectively. His impressive tally includes three double centuries and 49 centuries, making him Australia’s leading T20 run-scorer.
Despite his contributions, Warner’s career ended on a disappointing note as Australia was eliminated from the 2024 T20 World Cup during the Super 8 stage after losses to Afghanistan and India.
Australia’s semi-final hopes were dashed when Afghanistan defeated Bangladesh, securing their place in the semi-finals and eliminating both Australia and Bangladesh from the tournament. Warner’s exit marks the end of a prolific career characterized by significant milestones and remarkable resilience.
Warner’s debut performance in 2009 against South Africa, where he scored 89 runs off 43 balls, showcased his talent early on. Over his career, he accumulated 3,277 T20I runs, including a century against Pakistan in 2019, making him the third Australian to score centuries across all three formats.
Outside international cricket, Warner enjoyed a successful franchise T20 career, notably in the IPL, where he became one of the few batters to surpass 10,000 runs.
Ricky Ponting, a former teammate and coach, praised Warner’s career, emphasizing his impact on all three formats. “You’ll struggle to find a guy that’s had as big an impact on all three forms in Australian cricket than David Warner has,” Ponting remarked.
Josh Hazlewood, Warner’s teammate, echoed this sentiment, highlighting the void Warner’s retirement would leave. “We’ll definitely miss him around the group, both on and off the field,” Hazlewood said after their loss to India in the Super 8s.
Warner’s career was not without controversy, most notably the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, which resulted in a year-long suspension and a lifetime leadership ban. Despite this, Warner continued to play T20 cricket in leagues worldwide and ventured into commentary, acknowledging that the scandal would always be a part of his legacy.
Reflecting on his career, Warner expressed relief at retiring from international cricket. “One can only absorb so much. For me, it’s great to go out knowing I’m not going to cop it anymore,” he stated.
Despite his aggressive on-field persona, Warner showed a different side off the field. “Once he’s retired and moves into the media, you’ll see a totally different side to him,” Ponting noted.
Warner’s departure from international cricket closes a chapter on one of Australia’s most dynamic and controversial players, leaving behind a legacy of outstanding performances and memorable moments.
David Warner International Cricket Stats
David Warner’s illustrious international cricket career boasts impressive statistics across all formats. In Tests, he played 112 matches, scoring 8,786 runs with an average of 44.6 and a strike rate of 70.2. Warner hit 26 centuries, including three double centuries, and 37 fifties, with a highest score of 335.
His ODI career includes 161 matches, amassing 6,932 runs at an average of 45.01 and a strike rate of 97.26, featuring 22 centuries and 33 fifties, with a top score of 179. In T20Is, Warner played 110 matches, scoring 3,277 runs at an average of 33.44 and a striking rate of 142.48, including one century and 28 fifties, with a highest score of 100.
Throughout his career, Warner’s aggressive batting style was evident in his boundary count, hitting 1,036 fours and 69 sixes in Tests, 733 fours and 130 sixes in ODIs, and 338 fours and 122 sixes in T20Is.
David Warner T20I Stats
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 110 | 12 | 3277 | 100 | 33.44 | 2300 | 142.48 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 338 | 122 |
David Warner Test Stats
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 205 | 8 | 8786 | 335 | 44.6 | 12516 | 70.2 | 26 | 3 | 37 | 1036 | 69 |
David Warner ODI Stats
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 200 | 50 | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | 159 | 5 | 6932 | 179 | 45.01 | 7127 | 97.26 | 22 | 0 | 33 | 733 | 130 |
