David Warner’s decision to retire on his terms from test cricket has taken a hit after the southpaw’s abysmal performance at Headingley. Warner managed to score just five runs at Headingley and has made 141 runs in the six innings he’s played in the Ashes 2023. He was once again dismissed by his nemesis, Stuart Broad, who had him caught in slips in both innings.
Before the start of the series, Warner had expressed his desire to retire from Test Cricket against Pakistan in 2024, when the Asian side tours Australia in January.
The lefthander has now been removed by the England quick 17 times in his career, prompting media pundits in Australia to ask whether he is worth the risk of retaining even with a 2-1 lead over England in the five-test series.
“The number one issue is you’ve stuck with Warner, given him every opportunity, and (Stuart) Broad’s still got his number,” former Australia captain Michael Clarke said on Sky Sports Radio of his ex-team mate.
“The thing you’ve got to think about first is, is David Warner’s time up?”
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Warner has set out his ideal retirement plans, announcing earlier in the tour that he hopes the Sydney clash against Pakistan in the home summer will be his swan song in test cricket.
Australia captain Pat Cummins declined to back Warner’s place in the side for Old Trafford, while saying it would be hard to drop Marsh.
“You keep all options open,” Cummins told reporters.
“We’ve got nine or 10 days now, we’ll take a deep breath, we’ll go away for a few days.
“But you know, everyone comes back into it, Greeny should be fit for Manchester, Josh (Hazlewood) will be back in there as well.
“We should have a full roster.”
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