NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Shan Masood presented retiring Australian opener David Warner with a special farewell gift during the post-match presentation on Saturday in a touching gesture.
The occasion marked the conclusion of Warner's illustrious Test career for Australia, culminating with an eight-wicket triumph against Pakistan and a comprehensive 3-0 series whitewash.
The gift, a jersey signed by all the Pakistan players, was presented by Masood to Warner on the platform. Expressing appreciation for Warner's contributions to the game, Masood congratulated him on a remarkable career and extended well wishes for his future endeavors.
"I want to give a token of appreciation and a bit of a gift for David Warner. Can you please come on the stage? Thank You So Much. We as a team thought of giving you a Babar Azam shirt with signatures of all players and all the best for all the future endeavors," Masood stated during the post-match presentation.
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.AFPWarner's Test career spanned 112 matches, where he accumulated 8,786 runs at an impressive average of 44.60, featuring 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries. The retiring opener had a fairytale finish, showcasing his class with a match-winning fifty in his farewell Test at his home stadium, the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Australia's victory in the third Test sealed a 3-0 series sweep against Pakistan. Despite the visiting team having its moments, Australia demonstrated their cricketing prowess, and Warner's final innings added to the memorable conclusion of his Test journey.
Warner's impact on Australian cricket was significant, making him the fifth-leading run-scorer in the Test format for the country.
The retiring opener announced not only his Test retirement but also his ODI retirement, shifting his focus to T20 cricket as he embarks on the next chapter of his cricketing journey.
(With inputs from ANI)
