‘It’d be great to see him get a hundred in front of his home crowd’ – Glenn McGrath on David Warner playing his last Test Match at SCG.

In a heartfelt message preceding David Warner’s final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), cricketing legend Glenn McGrath offered valuable advice to the seasoned opener. As Warner prepares for his 112th and ultimate Test cap against Pakistan commencing on January 3, McGrath urged him to adhere to his aggressive playing style and approach the game with fearlessness until the last moment.

Interestingly, McGrath, drew parallels with his own retirement from Test cricket at the SCG in 2007 while providing insights into Warner’s farewell match. McGrath stressed the significance of leaving the field without any regrets, underscoring that his primary focus during his playing days was giving his utmost without dwelling excessively on statistics or performance on a given day.

McGrath said “You’ve been retired for a long time. When I played, I think my only concern was what would happen if I left the pitch at the end of the day without having given it my all.”

David Warner’s illustrious Test career has spanned an impressive 111-Test matches since his debut in 2011. The veteran opener has effectively silenced critics and stands as Australia’s highest-scoring Test opener, amassing an impressive 8,695 runs at an average of 44.6. In McGrath’s words of encouragement, he implored Warner to embrace his distinctive playing style. Reflecting on his retirement experience alongside Shane Warne and Justin Langer in 2007, Glenn McGrath highlighted the joy derived from playing without fear and exiting the field with unwavering self-belief.

Go out, be positive. In Perth, we watched him come out and score a solid hundred overs, simply returning to his playing style. Hopefully, he can go out on a high. It’d be great to see him get a hundred here in front of his home crowd,” added the Pigeon