David Warner, Australia’s veteran opener who played his farewell international match at home on Tuesday, believes it is time to give younger players more opportunity.The 37-year-old’s final ODI appearance came in last year’s 50-over World Cup final, while his Test career came to a conclusion with a half-century against Pakistan in Sydney in January.
“I’m well and truly done; it’s time for the youngsters to step up and demonstrate their abilities,” Warner said following Australia’s 37-run loss to the West Indies in the third T20 International.
In his final innings at home, Warner scored 81 runs off 49 deliveries, including 54 boundaries. While declaring his retirement from regular cricket, the southpaw stated earlier this year that he will be available for T20Is and T20 leagues throughout the world. Warner, who has 3067 runs in 102 T20Is, is part of the T20I squad that will play against a touring New Zealand team later this month.
