Australian opening batsman David Warner has officially declared his retirement from One Day International (ODI) cricket. This decision follows his earlier announcement of stepping down from test cricket just before the ongoing series against Pakistan.
At 37 years old, Warner expressed his contentment with the choice to retire from ODI cricket, emphasizing that he feels “very, very comfortable” with the decision. He highlighted that this move would open up opportunities for emerging players while providing him with increased flexibility to participate in franchise cricket abroad.
Notably, Warner has been a prominent figure in the Indian Premier League for 14 seasons, amassing a substantial fan base.
Although bidding farewell to ODIs, Warner hasn’t completely ruled out the possibility of competing in the 2025 Champions Trophy. He stated, “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 is set to play his 112th and final test match in his hometown of Sydney on Wednesday, concluding a remarkable international cricket career. His ODI journey comprises 161 matches, where he accumulated a total of 6,932 runs, securing the position of the sixth-highest run-scorer in Australian One Day International history.
