David Warner announces ODI retirement but leaves door open for Champions Trophy
David Warner has officially declared his retirement from ODI cricket, coinciding with the conclusion of his Test career. However, he has left the door slightly ajar for a potential comeback in the 2025 Champions Trophy if Australia deems his services necessary.
Announcing his decision at the SCG, Warner reflected on his retirement from one-day cricket, emphasizing his commitment to the decision made after the World Cup. Despite bidding farewell to ODIs, he expressed openness to playing in various leagues globally while remaining available for Australia if needed, especially for the Champions Trophy.
The World Cup final against India in Ahmedabad now marks Warner’s final ODI appearance, closing his chapter with an impressive record of 6932 runs at an average of 45.30 and 22 centuries. He stands as Australia’s sixth-highest run-scorer in men’s ODIs.
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While Warner was already expected to miss the upcoming ODI series against West Indies for his ILT20 commitments, he aims to continue his T20 career until at least the World Cup in the Caribbean and the USA in June. Despite previously hinting at playing until 2027, Warner is content with the timing of his retirement, especially after Australia’s remarkable comeback and victory in India.
“It was a decision that I was very, very comfortable with,” he said. “To win in India, from where we were, was absolutely amazing.
“When we lost two games in a row in India, the bond just got stronger with each other and it’s not by fluke or by chance that we were able to get to where we were. The heroics of Maxi [Glenn Maxwell], the captaincy and the skills and execution of the way that we played against India was phenomenal, and not to dismiss the Kolkata semi-final as well.”
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