- David Warner was treated to a hero’s farewell on Wednesday
- Warner, 37, took to the SCG for his final ever Test match
- The opener has called time on his illustrious red-ball career
David Warner received a hero’s farewell as the Australia star took to the SCG for his final ever Test match.
Warner, 37, was treated to a guard of honour from the Pakistan team as he entered the field of play on Wednesday, with the veteran opener bowing out from red-ball cricket on his own terms.
The fiesty Aussie was called into bat at the end of Day One after Pat Cummins and his bowlers skittled the tourists for 313, and closed proceedings with an unbeaten knock of six runs.
As he made his way to the pitch, Warner was hugged by fellow opener Usman Khawaja – who has been by his side for much of his illustrious career – before going alone onto the turf.
David Warner received a guard of honour as he took to the SCG for the final time
Shan Masood of Pakistan shook Warner’s hand as they paid tribute to the veteran
Warner is playing his final ever Test match for Australia and has been given a swansong
Awaiting him were the Pakistan team, who formed a tunnel for the 37-year-old. Several players patted him on the back as he made his way through, while others clapped.
Warner looked emotional as he appreciated the significance of the moment.
More to follow.
