‘I would hate to see him get..’- Ricky Ponting gives shocking statement on David Warner’s future in Test Cricket
Warner was dismissed for a golden duck in the first Test against South Africa.
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Dec 18, 2022 12:50 pm
Ricky Ponting, David Warner (Source: Twitter)
David Warner’s dismal form continued in the first Test against South Africa at the Gabba as he was dismissed for a golden duck. It was only his second golden duck in the format where he’s played 99 matches. Warner’s struggle in Test cricket over the last two years has led to several experts saying that he must retire from the format. Amid the criticism, former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has delivered a blunt verdict on Warner’s future.
In the last two years, Warner has averaged only 27 in Tests scoring 675 runs in 26 innings. His last Test hundred came way back in 2020. Warner’s numbers could take a further dip when Australia travel to India and England in their next two tours as he averages only 24.25 and 26.04 respectively in those nations.
Speaking on Channel 7 on Day 1 of the 1st Test between Australia and South Africa, Ponting reckoned that Warner has the right to end his career on his terms rather than get dropped.
“I think what he should be doing is being as realistic and looking to the future as he can,” Ponting said. “Like I said before, he deserves the chance to finish the way he wants to finish. I would hate to see him get to an Indian tour or at the start of the Ashes tour and then get the tap on the shoulder. That would be a disappointing way for his career to end…it might be after the Sydney Test. Let’s wait and see. Also, I hope that he gets some runs between now and then.”
He has just found different ways to get out: Andrew McDonald
The southpaw has the backing of Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, who had stated before the start of the South Africa series that Warner remains part of the team’s plan.
“He’s eager to continue on at this stage,” McDonald said. “He has not hinted [at] anything else. His appetite for the work – in and around training – is still there. He’s busy at the crease, and you’ve seen signs that he is going well. He’s just found different ways to get out, and sometimes that can happen.”
