David Warner takes U-turn from retirement, clears availability for Champions Trophy 2025

Star Australian batter David Warner has confirmed his retirement from all formats of International cricket. However, in a surprising u-turn, he also made himself available for selection in Australia's campaign for the upcoming edition of Champions Trophy 2025. Australia's exit from the Super 8 stage confirmed David Warners' bidding goodbye to his 15-year-long legendary career. He already had retired from ODIs after becoming the two-time World Champion and from red-ball cricket back at home during last summer.

Warner available for Champions Trophy

Although he has retired from ODIs as well, the star opener Warner has confirmed that if Cricket Australia selects him for the ICC Champions Trophy next year he will be available. His experience and skillset on the sub-continent conditions can be extremely useful for the Aussies.

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“Chapter closed!! It’s been an unbelievable experience to play at the highest level for such a long period. Australia was my team. The majority of my career was at the international level. It’s been an honour to be able to do this. 100+ games in all formats is my highlight. I want to say thanks to everyone out there who has made this possible. My wife and my girls, who sacrificed so much, thank you for all your support. No person will ever know what we’ve been through. For all the cricket fans out there, I truly hope I have entertained you and changed cricket, especially tests, in a way where we scored a bit faster than others. We cannot do what we love without the fans, so thanks. I will continue to play franchise cricket for a while, and I am also open to playing for Aus in the Champions trophy if selected. To the players and staff, thanks for putting up with me. No more what’s app junk, your ears are now going to be free of my voice. This team has had unbelievable success the Last few years and long may this continue. Pat Cummins, Andrew old Mac, and staff have got this,” David Warner captioned his Instagram post.

David Warner's astonishing international career

David Warner joined the Australian team in 2009 at the age of 22 and during his 15-year career, the stylish batter scored 8786 runs in 112 Tests, 6932 runs in 161 ODIs and 3277 runs in 110 T20 Internationals. He is hailed as one of the best batsmen in all formats of modern cricket. Warner has almost 19000 runs in International cricket with 49 centuries and 98 fifties. He has won two ODI World Cups, one T20 World Cup, and also the World Test Championship.
 

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