Glenn McGrath, a former Australian cricket hero, has sent experienced opener David Warner some sincere advice ahead of his farewell Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Warner’s 112th and last Test cap against Pakistan begins on January 3. McGrath urged Warner to play with fearlessness all the way through and to stay loyal to his aggressive style.
When contributing to Warner’s farewell game in 2007, the ‘Pigeon’, in an interesting turn of events, thought back to his own retirement from Test cricket at the SCG in 2007. McGrath stressed how crucial it is to get off the field feeling satisfied. Furthermore, he disclosed that his primary concern was performing to the best of his abilities on the field, with little regard for his performance and statistics on any given day.
“It’s been a while since you retired. According to One Cricket, Glenn McGrath stated, “When I played, I think my only worry was what would happen if I left the pitch at the end of the day without having given it my all.”
Interestingly, after making his Test debut in 2011, David Warner’s stellar career has included 111 Test matches. With 8’695 runs at an astounding average of 44.6, the veteran has seemingly silenced his detractors and is now Australia’s highest-scoring opener in Test history. Warner should embrace his signature style, McGrath said encouragingly. In addition, Glenn McGrath emphasized the delight of playing fearlessly and onto the field with a great sense of self-belief, drawing on his own retirement alongside Shane Warne and Justin Langer in 2007.
“Leave the house and act cheerful. We saw him in Perth, where he just went back to his playing ways and came out to score a respectable hundred overs. I hope he can end his life with a flourish. “I hope it’s a memorable farewell for the Southpaw. It would be great to see him get a hundred here in front of his home crowd,” McGrath continued.
David should be congratulated on an amazing test career. Nick Hockley
Nick Hockley, CEO of Cricket Australia, praised David Warner for his outstanding contribution to the game as he bids adieu to Test cricket. Hockley praised him for engaging cricket fans worldwide with his attacking batting style as well.
“David should be congratulated on an amazing test career. His immense contribution to this edition of the game is something we all owe him a great deal. Hockley said, “David Warner amazing attacking style not only captivated and delighted spectators all around the world, but it also played a crucial part in many Australian victories.
Interestingly, the 16th Pink Test at the SCG will take place right before David Warner’s farewell test. All revenues from this event will go toward the McGrath Foundation, a nonprofit that supports people with breast cancer. Glenn McGrath is urging supporters of cricket to join forces in pink by taking part in the Virtual Pink Seat initiative when the Test begins on January 3.
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