‘Chapter closed!’: David Warner pens a heartfelt retirement post – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Australian cricket star David Warner has officially announced his retirement from international cricket via a heartfelt Instagram post. The 37-year-old concludes his distinguished 15-year career following Australia’s failure to advance to the semi-finals of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

In his last international appearances, Warner accumulated 178 runs in seven innings, with an average of 29.66 and a strike rate of 139.06. Despite the anticlimactic ending, Warner’s career achievements are significant. He has played 100-plus matches in all three formats, scoring 18,995 international runs and 49 centuries, placing him second only to Ricky Ponting among Australian batters.



In his Instagram post, Warner reflected on his cricketing journey and expressed his gratitude.

“Chapter closed!! It’s been an unbelievable experience to play at the highest level for such a long period. Australia was my team. The majority of my career was at the international level. It’s been an honor to be able to do this. 100+ games in all formats is my highlight.”

“I want to say thanks to everyone out there who has made this possible. My wife and my girls, who sacrificed so much, thank you for all your support. No person will ever know what we’ve been through. For all the cricket fans out there, I truly hope I have entertained you and changed cricket, especially Tests, in a way where we scored a bit faster than others. We cannot do what we love without the fans, so thanks,” he further wrote.



Warner has also confirmed his intentions to continue his career in franchise cricket and has left the door open for representing Australia in the 2025 Champions Trophy.

“I will continue to play franchise cricket for a while, and I am also open to playing for Aus in the Champions trophy if selected. To the players and staff, thanks for putting up with me. No more whatsapp junk, your ears are now going to be free of my voice. This team has had unbelievable success the Last few years and long may this continue. Pat Cummins, Andrew [McDonald] and staff have got this,” he concluded.

Warner’s transition from international cricket marks the end of an era. His contributions to Australian cricket and his dynamic, fast-paced playing style will be remembered by fans and teammates alike.