Warner has not won a Test Century in nearly three years and his poor performance has sparked speculation that he may retire from the format.
Ahead of Australia’s 100th Test, the Boxing Day test against South Africa in Melbourne, David Warner vowed to keep fighting despite having his back against the wall after a recent longest-format match. rice field.
Warner said he hadn’t won a Test Century in nearly three years and his poor performance has sparked speculation that he could retire from the format.
However, selectors say he is part of Australia’s plans for an India tour starting in February.
Playing in the 100th Test match “means the world to me,” Warner told reporters. “It’s the same old cliché, but obviously a massive opportunity.
“I’m living the dream of every Housing Corporation boy. I wanted to play cricket for Australia. I’m doing it now,” said a member of public housing in the underprivileged community of Matraville. Growing up Warner said.
“I have my back against the wall, but it is in my DNA to stay competitive and face whatever I face…myself, the family that brought me here , and I couldn’t be more proud of my close friends.”
Warner struggled in the West Indies’ recent 2–0 whitewash amid off-field distractions caused by an aborted attempt to lift his permanent leadership ban. He then scored 0 and 3 runs in Australia’s victory over South Africa in the first Test.
The 36-year-old said his mental health wasn’t “as good as it needed to be” ahead of the West Indies Series and is grateful to his teammates and family for helping him through a difficult time. .
“It’s Christmas time, it’s a celebration time of the year and I’m in a great headspace. I look forward to participating,” Warner said.