Australia opener David Warner has hinted that he’ll give up Test cricket after subsequent yr’s Ashes collection in England, however plans to proceed taking part in white-ball cricket at the least till the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup.
Defending champions Australia didn’t make it to the final 4 within the residence T20 World Cup, which England received on Sunday, and it was a very low match for Warner.
“Test cricket will probably be the first to fall,” Warner mentioned on Triple M’s Deadset Legends present.
“Because that is the way it will finish. T20 World Cup is in 2024, (one-day) World Cup subsequent yr.
“Potentially this could possibly be my final 12 months in Test cricket.
Australia’s David Warner and Michael Neser rejoice successful the match and retaining the Ashes (Source: Reuters)
“But I like white ball video games; It’s wonderful.”
Australia’s Test schedule subsequent yr contains journeys to India and England earlier than returning to India for the 50-over World Cup.
West Indies and the United States are co-hosting the 20-over World Cup in 2024.
Australia may probably lose Warner and fellow batsman Usman Khawaja subsequent yr when each flip 36.
Warner had a torrid run within the home T20 World Cup with three single-digit scores adopted by a 25 towards Afghanistan, although he stays a sought-after title in franchise cricket.
“T20 cricket – I love the game. I am looking to reach by 2024,” mentioned the left-handed batsman.
“For all those people who are saying that I am past it and many of those old people have past it, look. Be mindful of your desires.”
Before Australia play West Indies in a two-Test residence collection beginning November 30, South Africa must host three Tests and as many One Day Internationals (ODIs).
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
