Overview
Welcome to the overview of David Andrew Warner, a prominent cricketer known for his extraordinary batting skills across all formats. While his exceptional performances have marked his career, he is also recognized for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal of 2018, which played a pivotal role in a challenging phase for Australian cricket.
Profile
Full Name: David Andrew Warner
Born: October 27, 1986, Paddington, New South Wales
Age: 36 years, 301 days
Nicknames: Lloyd
Batting Style: Left-hand bat
Bowling Style: Legbreak
Playing Role: Opening Batter
Height: 1.7 m
Teams
- Australia
- Australia A
- Australia Centre of Excellence
- Australia Under-19s
- Australian Cricketers Association All-Stars
- Australian Institute of Sport
- Australian XI
- Brad Haddin XII
- Cricket Australia Chairman’s XI
- Delhi Capitals
- Durham
- Middlesex
- New South Wales Team (2022)
- New South Wales Institute of Sport
- New South Wales Second XI
- New South Wales Under-19s
- New South Wales Under-23s
- Northern Districts
- St Lucia Kings
- Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Sydney Sixers
- Sydney South East
- Sydney Thunder
- Sylhet Sixers
- Winnipeg Hawks
David Warner Biography
David Warner, an Australian cricket sensation, excels in all formats. Amid achievements, his role in the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal stands out, causing a cricket culture crisis.
Warner’s ban followed charges of instructing teammate Cameron Bancroft in ball-tampering during the Cape Town Test. He faced a 12-month suspension from international and domestic cricket by Cricket Australia. Stripped of leadership roles, his journey took an unexpected turn.
Returning for the 2019 World Cup, Warner displayed flair, but a disappointing Ashes followed. Yet, he made a stunning comeback, smashing an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan in Adelaide. This earned him the Allan Border Medal and a record second-highest Test score by an Australian.
Pre-ban, Warner was a top-tier all-format opener. His 2015 vice-captaincy with Steven Smith marked a transformation. From bar-room incident suspensions to Twitter spats, Warner’s ascent was remarkable. An international T20 debut in 2008-09 surprised many, and his explosive T20I debut against South Africa, scoring 89 off 43 balls, highlighted latent talent. His transition into a key Test player was unexpected.
Warner’s Test debut (No. 2020) against New Zealand in 2011 saw him carry the bat through an innings, a feat Langer and Hayden lacked. An unbeaten 123 in Hobart showcased resilience, while a swift 69-ball century against India at the WACA displayed versatility.
Continued dominance made Warner the world’s best Test opener for seven years. In the IPL and beyond, he thrived. In 2021, he joined the 10,000-run T20 club, reaffirming his cricket icon status.
David Warner Stats
David Warner’s statistics reflect his prowess as a cricketer. He has excelled in batting and fielding, consistently leaving his mark on various formats of the game. His incredible achievements have solidified his position among the top players in the cricketing world.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 109 | 199 | 8 | 8487 | 335* | 44.43 | 70.37 | 25 | 36 | 1005 | 65 | 85 | 0 |
| ODI | 142 | 140 | 6 | 6030 | 179 | 45.00 | 95.15 | 19 | 27 | 639 | 92 | 62 | 0 |
| T20I | 99 | 99 | 11 | 2894 | 100* | 32.88 | 141.30 | 1 | 24 | 295 | 105 | 56 | 0 |
| FC | 140 | 252 | 11 | 10966 | 335* | 45.50 | 70.92 | 33 | 45 | 1330 | 85 | 102 | 0 |
| List A | 191 | 189 | 8 | 7984 | 197 | 44.11 | 96.74 | 25 | 33 | 836 | 150 | 81 | 0 |
| T20 | 356 | 355 | 44 | 11695 | 135* | 37.60 | 140.61 | 8 | 99 | 1180 | 421 | 172 | 0 |
Records
David Warner’s remarkable career is adorned with numerous records that showcase his exceptional skills and contributions to the game. Here are a few of his notable records:
- Most runs in an innings (335*) – Test matches
- Hundred in each innings of a match – Test matches
- Fifties in consecutive innings (6) – Test matches
Matches
David Warner has been an integral part of various teams across different cricketing formats. Here are some of his notable debut and recent matches:
Test Matches
- Debut: Australia vs New Zealand at Brisbane – December 01 – 04, 2011
- Last: England vs Australia at The Oval – July 27 – 31, 2023
ODI Matches
- Debut: Australia vs South Africa at Hobart – January 18, 2009
- Last: India vs Australia at Chennai – March 22, 2023
T20I Matches
- Debut: Australia vs South Africa at Melbourne – January 11, 2009
- Last: Australia vs Afghanistan at Adelaide – November 04, 2022
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