Pakistan captain Shan Masood presented a signed jersey of former Pakistan captain Babar Azam as a parting gift to Warner who drew curtains on his career after playing 112 Test for Australia
Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood showcased a heart-winning gesture on Saturday to honour veteran Australia batter David Warner on his Test retirement. The latter scored the last fifty of his illustrious Test career as Australia defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets in Sydney to clinch the series 3-0.
Chasing 130, Warner scored a commendable 57 before getting trapped in front by Sajid Khan. The veteran batter received a standing ovation from the crowd at his home ground, SCG as he headed back to the dressing room for one last time in his career which spanned more than 12 years.
Speaking at the presentation ceremony on Saturday, Masood presented a signed jersey of former Pakistan captain Babar Azam as a parting gift to Warner who drew curtains on his career after playing 112 Test for Australia.
“We’d like to give it [the signed jersey] as a parting gift to David Warner,” Masood said.
“Thank you so much. Shall see you in the PSL,” Masood told Warner.
Warner last week also announced his retirement from one-day international cricket, but is expected to continue playing T20s. He departed the red-ball game after plundering 8,786 runs at an average of 44.60, with a strike rate of 70.20, blasting 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries.
“It’s pretty much a dream come true. You win 3-0 and cap off what’s been a great 18 months to 2 years for the Australian cricket team. World Test Championship win, Ashes series draw and then the World Cup. To come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement,” Warner said at the presentation.
“I’m proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here. These guys, they work their backsides off, the engine room – the three big quicks plus Mitchell Marsh – they work tirelessly in the nets and the gym. Credit to them, the physios, the staff behind that … is outstanding. You look at them, they are amazing, I don’t have to face them ever again in the nets, which I don’t do anyway, so that helps,” he added.
