Under the leadership of Rashid Khan, the Afghan team won their last match by eight runs and grabbed their spot in the semi-final from Super 8 Group 1 along with India. Warner who said that he will announce his retirement post the T20 World Cup 2024, bid adieu to his long 15-year career.

As the star opener batter announced his retirement, wishes started coming in from the entire cricketing fraternity as many current and former cricketers paid tribute to the Australian cricketer.

Warner’s wife Candice also posted a heartfelt note where she said, “Congratulations @davidwarner31 on one of the best international cricket careers we have ever seen for our country. To have had a front row seat has been a privilege. We will miss seeing you play for Australia but we are so excited to have you home more. Love you in case you forgot! FACTS Only Australian person to have played 100 games across all 3 formats”.

“3rd player ever in the world. 49 International centuries across 3 formats (2nd only to Ricky Ponting) Most international centuries for an opener ever. 18995 combined international runs (2nd only to Ricky Ponting) 2x ODI World Cup Champion 1x T20 World Cup Champion 1x World Cup Player of the tournament 1x Test Championship 3x Allan Border medal winner Highest test score 335*,” she added on her Instagram handle.

In his illustrious career, Warner scored the most number of centuries for Australia as an opener, making 49 tons his name from 374 appearances for his national team. The southpaw also got Player of the Tournament in Australia’s campaign of the 2021 T20 World Cup, ending the season as the second-highest run scorer of the tournament with 289 runs to his name from seven innings.