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As the third Test match unfolded between Australia and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Wednesday, David Warner, accompanied by his children Ivy Mae, Indi Rae, and Isla Rose, made a poignant entrance onto the field. Putting months of speculation about his place in the team to rest, Warner is set to receive the farewell he desired in his hometown.
At 37, Warner enters his last Test match with an illustrious record, having amassed 8,695 runs at an impressive average of 44.58, including 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries. The emotional significance of this final appearance is underscored by his heartfelt walk with his children, marking the beginning of a memorable farewell on the cricketing stage.
In the anticipation building up to the third Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground, all eyes were on opening batter David Warner, set to play his final test in the traditional format of the sport. Despite Australia having already secured the three-test series with victories in Perth and Melbourne, Warner’s farewell added an extra layer of significance to the match.
While the home side has little at stake, having clinched the series, the visitors find themselves with a notable goal—the last time Pakistan beat Australia in a test was in 1985, and they aim to rewrite history at the SCG.
Adding to the intrigue, Warner, during a New Year’s Day press conference, announced his retirement from one-day internationals as well. In true Warner fashion, he left the door open for a potential comeback, expressing his willingness to return if called upon for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy.
