Candice Warner’s glowing tribute after David’s retirement from international cricket
Candice Warner has made a glowing tribute to David following his retirement from international cricket, and gave fans a timely reminder.
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Candice Warner has paid tribute to her husband David after his international career came to an end at the T20 World Cup.
Losses to Afghanistan and India saw Australia eliminated from the T20 World Cup in the Super 8 stage, cruelling hope of the Aussies claiming the trophy to hold every men’s and women’s title in world cricket.
Warner retired from Tests and One Day Internationals last summer and he confirmed this tournament marked his last appearance in Australian colours.
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But for all his exploits on the pitch, Warner made enemies along the way and will forever be remembered for his key role in a notorious ball-tampering scandal in 2018.
Warner, who will continue to play T20 cricket in leagues around the world and will also be a commentator, admitted this month he would always be tarnished by “Sandpaper-gate”.
“Congratulations @davidwarner31 on one of the best international cricket careers we have ever seen for our country,” Candice wrote in a glowing tribute on Instagram.
“To have had a front row seat has been a privilege. We will miss seeing you play for Australia but we are so excited to have you home more. Love you.”
She continued: “In case you forgot! FACTS.
“Only Australian person to have played 100 games across all 3 formats. 3rd player ever in the world.
“49 International centuries across 3 formats (2nd only to Ricky Ponting)
“Most international centuries for an opener ever.
“18995 combined international runs (2nd only to Ricky Ponting)
“2x ODI World Cup Champion
“1x T20 World Cup Champion
“1x World Cup Player of the tournament
“1x Test Championship
“3x Allan Border medal winner
“Highest test score 335*”
Warner commented: “Thanks for all your support and it would not be possible without it.”
Warner’s teammates have been sharing tributes for the 37-year-old opener, who will go down as Australia’s best ever three-format player.
Nathan Lyon said on X: “Almighty career across all three formats.”
Usman Khawaja wrote: “Well done @davidwarner31 on an amazing international career. Love your fight and resilience. Can’t believe that kid became a man, then a husband and eventually a father. I think the next half of your journey will be even more entertaining to watch!”
“You don’t know what you’ve lost till it’s gone. I think people will start realising soon enough.”
Pat Cummins wrote on social media: “Congratulations on an incredible career @davidwarner31, changeroom won’t be the same!”
“Not the finish we were after. Gutted to be heading home early but love this team and playing alongside these boys.”
The exit of opener Warner, who toasted the arrival of his potential replacement Jake Fraser McGurk by declaring “over to you champ” on Instagram, could be among a host of changes ahead, with a new-look outfit likely to contest the next T20 World Cup in 2026.
Marsh himself, who aged 32 entered the tournament on the back of a hamstring injury and failed to have a real impact, dropping several chances in the field in vital games, could be among those facing some questions.
Keeper Matthew Wade, who is 36, looms as the first man out, with Josh Inglis waiting in the wings, having been a member of the 15-man squad at the World Cup in the West Indies.
Fast bowlers Mitch Starc and Josh Hazlewood, at 34 and 33 respectively and multiple World Cup winners, could make way for the next generation of players like Spencer Johnson and Xavier Bartlett.
Marcus Stoinis was among Australia’s best players in the Caribbean, but at 34 only just made the squad and would struggle to hold his spot with the likes of Aaron Hardie among a growing crop of next-generation all-rounders.
Without wanting to move too quickly into a post-mortem in the hours after Australia’s exit was confirmed, Marsh said regeneration of the T20 side was on the cards.
“I think that’s something that we’ll speak about in the coming months as a group,” Marsh told reporters in the West Indies at the end of Australia’s campaign.
“We’ve got a core group that is really experienced and amazing cricketers and we’ve also got a lot of young guys who are coming through that we’ll see get opportunities.
“In this squad alone we had (Josh) Inglis, (Jake) Fraser-McGurk, (Matthew) Short, (Cameron) Green – a lot of guys who will play a lot of cricket for Australia over the next period of time.
“We’ll lose Davey and there’s a number of experienced guys that will have to make decisions, but the core group will hopefully stay together for the coming months.”
Originally published as Candice Warner’s glowing tribute after David’s retirement from international cricket
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