Australian opener David Warner is gearing up for his last bilateral international cricket series against New Zealand this week. However, the 37-year-old does not expect a warm farewell from Black Caps fans in Wellington and Auckland.
Although Warner has retired from Test and one-day cricket, he postponed bidding adieu to the shortest format until after the World Cup in the Caribbean and the United States in June.
Despite the historical rivalry between the two teams, potential crowd hostility does not faze David Warner, and he is determined not to let any abuse impact his performance.
Acknowledging the intense sporting rivalry between Australia and New Zealand, David Warner mentioned. “It’s always the harsh reality that we’re neighbours, in sport we like to beat each other.”
Recalling past experiences, David Warner referred to New Zealand fans as “derogatory and pretty vulgar” during a Test and ODI tour in 2016. However, he emphasized his focus on playing the game he loves, irrespective of crowd behavior.
While Warner anticipates a challenging atmosphere, he expressed his enjoyment of playing in New Zealand. He remains committed to putting his best foot forward, scoring runs, and contributing to the excitement of the game.
Addressing the personal nature of some crowd remarks, David Warner stated, “If you want to pay your money to come and abuse people, you have to go back and lay in your own bed.”
Looking ahead, Warner revealed plans to continue his career in Twenty20 franchise leagues worldwide for “another couple of years.” Despite also venturing into media work, he dismissed any thoughts of pursuing a political career.
Warner concluded, “I’ll leave that for another time. I think I’d get absolutely grilled if I were to go into politics.”
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