(Watch) David Warner walks of last time in Test cricket, crowd gives a standing ovation and gets emotional.
In the final appearance of his Test cricket career, esteemed Australian opener David Warner bid farewell to the field during Day 4 of the 3rd Test against Pakistan in Sydney. The left-handed batsman received applause and gestures of camaraderie from all Pakistani players after being dismissed by off-spinner Sajid Khan.
The crucial moment unfolded in the 25th over of the run-chase when Pakistan opted for a review, successfully trapping Warner in front of the stumps. With the Decision Review System (DRS) confirming the dismissal, Pakistani players extended their congratulations to the New South Welshman. Subsequently, the crowd honored the champion player with a standing ovation, and Steve Smith embraced him before taking the field to bat.
Watch the David Warner’s final walk:
Having been set a modest target of 130 runs to chase down in the fourth innings, Australia faced an early setback with the departure of Usman Khawaja in the opening over of the run-chase. However, Warner and Marnus Labuschagne displayed commendable determination, alleviating pressure on the home team. Despite Warner’s exit, which concluded the pair’s 119-run partnership, the veteran opener surpassed 8700 Test runs. This milestone contributed to Australia’s accomplishment of a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.