WATCH: “She actually didn’t understand how we drank so much,” two-time World Cup champion reveals how his wife rescued him from consuming too much ALCOHOL

After the match, he told reporters that he was able to burn the candle at both ends because he was young.

WATCH: “She actually didn’t understand how we drank so much,” two-time World Cup champion reveals how his wife rescued him from consuming too much ALCOHOL

David Warner and other Aussie players talking with Indian players (Image via X)

Australian cricket is known for its alcohol-drinking culture, so it’s not surprising that David Warner, who made his debut for the national side, used to consume a lot of alcohol. After his retirement from Tests, Warner revealed how his wife Candice Warner helped him overcome his drinking problems.

The New Year’s Test against Australia was Warner’s last Test match of his career. He scored 57 runs from 75 balls and guided his team to an eight-wicket victory and eventually a clean sweep of 3-0. After the match, he told reporters that he was able to burn the candle at both ends because he was young. But Candice did not understand why cricketers drank so much and so guided him to change his way and eventually he started living a disciplined life.

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I didn't understand what it was about to be an athlete at this level. I was burning the candle at both ends. She (Candice) didn't understand how much we drank as cricketers. I said cricket was like in that back in the day and sort of something you do at the end of the day's play.
Warner told the reporters after Australia’s win

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The 37-year-old added that Candice helped him to put his self-pride and ambitions before any social activities. He also said that for two and a half years he did not drink alcohol, which made his teammates call him a Reverend.

Who will open the innings alongside Usman Khawaja after the Test retirement of David Warner?

Australian selectors and management are looking for David Warner’s replacement, and they will have a chance to find the player after another home Test series. West Indies will tour Down Under for two Tests with the first match scheduled on January 17 in Adelaide.

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David Warner during his last Test match (Image via ESPNcricinfo)

Warner backed Matthew Renshaw to replace him. In the Sheffield Shield, Renshaw averages 38.70, but it’s not better than when he bats at No.5 with an average of around 50.

Steve Smith wants to try opening for his team, but captain Pat Cummins does not want to change the middle order. Cameron Green is another option, but he has not opened much in Test cricket.

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