David Warner to Retire from Test Cricket After Pakistan Series
Australia opener David Warner has announced that he intends to bring his Test career to a close after the upcoming series against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January.
Preparing for the ICC World Test Championship
Currently in England, Warner is preparing for the ICC World Test Championship against India, which is set to begin next week. The left-hander is also likely to feature in the five-match Ashes series with England that follows.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India at the end of the year is also on Warner’s agenda. However, he has revealed that he would like to end his Test career after the Pakistan series.
Prior to the West Indies Series
Warner made the announcement to reporters prior to Australia’s training session in Beckenham on Saturday. He indicated that he wants to finish his Test career after the Pakistan series, and before the two-match series against the West Indies.
Conclusion
David Warner has signalled the end of his long and successful Test career, with the left-hander set to retire after the Pakistan series in January. Warner will still feature in the ICC World Test Championship and the Ashes series against England, as well as the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India.