Ricky Ponting: David Warner Missed SCG Swansong Chance in Test Cricket Earlier This Year

Australia legend Ricky Ponting feels David Warner missed out on his SCG swansong in Test cricket earlier this year but believes the opener is ready to make a comeback in this format.

David had to return to Australia after fracturing his elbow:-

Warner’s Test future is in doubt as he had to return to Australia after suffering an injury and fracturing his elbow after the second Test in Delhi.

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His Test form from 2022 onwards has been a growing concern. In 14 matches, Warner has scored just 607 runs at 26.39 including a double century in the Boxing Day Test against South Africa.

A fitting Test retirement for Warner:-

In fact, Ponting believes that Warner’s best opportunity for a fitting Test retirement has already passed.

“Look, I would love it if he can do it. It would be fair if he can do it, finish in front of his home crowd,” Ponting said.

“But he’s going to have to play really well between now and then for that to happen. And in my own heart of hearts, I hope that’s the case.

His career deserves to end like that:-

“I think his career deserves to end the way he wants. Not like being dropped or patted on the shoulder in the middle of an overseas tour and that’s how his career ends.

So I hope he can find it within himself to score a lot of runs between now and next summer.

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“If he does, then next summer could be the ideal opportunity for him.”