Glittering And Controversial, David Warner Ends Test Career

06.01.2024 - 06:07 sports.ndtv.com

Australian opener David Warner played the last of his 112 Tests to end a glittering and controversial career against Pakistan in Sydney on Saturday.

The 37-year-old dashing opener ended his 13 years long Test career with a remarkable half-century, which helped Australia claim an eight-wicket win and register a clean sweep in the three-match series.

In the chase of 130, Warner scored 57 off 75 balls before getting LBW out by Sajid Khan. Here's a look at five memorable Warner moments since his debut in 2011: Breakthrough Warner burst on the red-ball scene in the home series against New Zealand in 2011, joining an elite club by carrying his bat through an innings to post a maiden hundred in only his second Test.

His unbeaten 123 in Hobart on a challenging day-four pitch as Michael Clarke's team chased victory ultimately wasn't enough, with Australia falling seven runs short.

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