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Last Update: February 24, 2023, 14:03 IST
David Warner insisted that he has no plans to retire as of now (File photo)
David Warner has insisted he wants to play Test cricket until 2024 but will accept his fate if the selectors feel his time is up.
David Warner recently suffered a fracture in his elbow during the second Test of the ongoing Border Gavaskar Trophy 2023. Warner will play no part in the rest of the series and has returned to Australia.
Warner has seen his future in the longer format come under question after registering a string of low scores against India. There have been reports that the Australian selectors may move on from the aggressive opener, however, he himself has insisted that he wants to continue playing Tests till 2024.
With the Ashes coming up in June-July, the 36-year-old insisted he is still the right man to open the innings for his country.
The left-handed batsman has scored just one half-century in his last 15 innings in the all-white. While speculation about his future had been building for some time, Warner silenced his critics with a double century against South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.
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However, he made scores of 1, 10 and 15 against India and speculation about his future once again began to rise.
Speaking to reporters in Sydney after returning home with his wife and children for rehabilitation, Warner said he would accept his fate if the selectors felt he could no longer contribute in Tests.
“I have always said that I am playing till 2024; If the selectors feel I don’t deserve my spot, then so be it, and I can push for the white-ball stuff,” Warner said.
“I’ve got the next 12 months, there’s a lot of cricket ahead for the team and if I can keep scoring runs and put my best foot forward for the team and I can help carve my niche, it’s going to be great for the team.” Would be great for.” ” He added.
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The veteran opener continued, “It’s easy when you’re going from 36 to 37… I’ve seen it with former players as well. So for me if I’m taking the pressure off the rest of the guys and the rest of the team If no one cares about that, I’d be happy to do so.”
Asked how he plans to change his rhythm amid the low scores, Warner replied, “I scored 200 a couple of weeks back, so I’m not in a rush.”
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