“End of an era”- After joking about playing 2027 World Cup, David Warner announces retirement from ODIs on New Year’s day, netizens pay tribute

David Warner, who is regarded as one of the best openers of his generation, will now focus on his T20 career.

“End of an era”- After joking about playing 2027 World Cup, David Warner announces retirement from ODIs on New Year’s day, netizens pay tribute

David Warner announced his retirement from ODIs in a press conference before his final Test match (Image via ESPN)

David Warner on the morning of 1st January announced his retirement from One Day Internationals. He announced it in a press conference two days before his last Test, which will be played in the SCG. 

Warner played his final ODI on 19th November, where Australia beat India in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. In the press conference, he announced his retirement and confirmed he will not play the format for a minimum of 18 months. He said he would be ready to play in the 2025 Champions Trophy if the team needs him. 

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I'm definitely retiring from one-day cricket as well. That was something that I had said through the World Cup, get through that, and winning it in India, I think that's a massive achievement. So I'll make that decision today, to retire from those forms, which does allow me to go and play some other leagues around the world and sort of get the one-day team moving forward a little bit.
David Warner to the press

He added:

I know there's a Champions Trophy coming up. If I'm playing decent cricket in two years' time and I'm around and they need someone, I'm going to be available.

Warner retired from the format with 6932 runs in 159 innings, scoring 22 centuries. After being identified as a T20I specialist, the 37-year-old has proven himself in all three formats. His greatest achievement in the format is winning the ICC ODI World Cup twice, once in 2015 and once in 2023. 

Netizens praise David Warner for illustrious ODI career

David Warner’s decision to retire from the format left many fans puzzled, as he had earlier hinted at playing the 2027 ODI World Cup. Many called him one of the best ODI openers they had ever seen, adding that he was a great person. Some were left shocked by the sudden decision to retire. 

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David Warner celebrates his century (Image via ESPN)

Check out their reactions below: 

David Warner had pulled out of Australia’s upcoming ODI series with West Indies, which would be played in February, so that he could participate in the ILT20. He will now focus on his T20 games, playing across T20 Leagues and his nation in preparation of the 2024 T20 World Cup. 

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