Glittering And Controversial, David Warner Ends Test Career

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.

But Warner's heroics proved he belonged at the top.

Explosive

While that century was a display of persistence and patience, a month later he showed an explosive side that has been a hallmark of his career since.

In just his fourth Test, Warner smashed a top-class India attack to all parts of the WACA ground at Perth in a sensational 69-ball ton.

Despite the pitch offering plenty of bounce and movement for the fast bowlers Warner cracked 13 fours and three sixes to reach three figures, eventually out for 180.

It remains the sixth-fastest century in Test cricket.

Warner has also hit a 78-ball ton (against Pakistan at Sydney in 2017) and one in 82 balls (against the West Indies at Sydney in 2016).

Touching

Few centuries have meant more to Warner than the one he plundered at the Sydney Cricket Ground against India in 2015.

Barely a month earlier, his