NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner, who recently retired from Test and ODI cricket, has expressed excitement about his upcoming autobiography. While the publication date is yet to be announced, Warner believes that it will captivate readers' attention due to its inclusion of details about the 2018 sandpaper-gate incident in Cape Town.
In a recent interview on the Prairie Club Fire podcast with Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan, Warner stated, "It's not potentially going to be around what I know, what others know because then it just becomes a tit-for-tat. It's not that kind of story. I want it to be about my journey, my upbringing. There are going to be a few things in there. You have the Joe Root saga (when he punched Root in 2013)."
He further added, "There are so many different things in there, there are a lot of things in there. It'll be an interesting read and when the time comes we can all pick it to pieces. There are going to be a lot of things in that book that I think are going to raise some eyebrows."
Regarding the 2018 sandpaper-gate controversy, Warner acknowledged that it is something that has been widely discussed. However, he emphasized the importance of moving forward as a team, stating, "It's really important that the Australian cricket team is in a great space, that we're playing well in all three formats. I think that's the utmost priority. My side of the story and all that, that could be told whenever."
Warner also mentioned that he would need to make edits to the book, as the content has expanded from 1500 to approximately 2000 pages.
1/10:David Warner's Farewell Test: Australia sweep Pakistan 3-0
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2/10:Warner's Final Test
David Warner contributed 57 as Australia cantered to their victory target of 130 runs to beat Pakistan by eight wickets and sweep the series 3-0.AP
3/10:Pakistan's losing streak
Pakistan, looking to end a run of 16 successive losses in Australia since 1995, had added 47 runs to their overnight tally at the cost of their final three wickets, to be dismissed for 115.AP
4/10:Guard of Honor for Warner
Warner shared a hug with opening partner and childhood friend Usman Khawaja at the boundary rope and was given a guard of honour by the tourists as he came to the crease.AP
5/10:Warner's Half Century
David Warner brought up his 37th Test half century with a single to square leg.AFP
6/10:Final Ovation
A crowd of more than 24,000 at his home Sydney Cricket Ground rose for a final ovation as David Warner left the fieldGetty Images
7/10:Warner's Career Stats
Warner's innings gave him a career tally of 8,786 Test runs at an average of 44.59, making him the fifth most prolific Australian batsman of all time.AFP
8/10:Marnus Labuschagne's Contribution
Marnus Labuschagne (62 not out) got the world Test champions across the line with a single shortly after Warner's departure.IANS
9/10:Player of the Series: Cummins
Australia captain Pat Cummins was named Player of the Series for a 10-wicket haul in Melbourne and 5-61 in the first innings in Sydney.AP
10/10:Pakistan's Missed Opportunities
Pakistan had only their own batting frailties to blame for missing out on the chance to snap their long losing streak in Australia.AFPWhile Warner is regarded by many as a modern-day great, former Australia head coach John Buchanan holds a different opinion.
In an interview on SEN Radio, Buchanan stated, "I don't think so. I think he's certainly performed exceptionally well throughout his career, he sits on 8000+ runs, he's played over 100 Test matches, over 160 ODIs, and nearly 100 T20s."
He acknowledged Warner's impressive statistics but reserved the label of "great" for individuals who have achieved extraordinary feats that others cannot match, citing Don Bradman, Glenn McGrath, and Shane Warne as examples.
Warner's autobiography promises to provide a fascinating insight into his life and career, including aspects related to the 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal. Readers eagerly await its release to gain a deeper understanding of Warner's journey.
(With inputs from IANS)
