David Warner is a legendary Australian opening batter, widely regarded as one of the most explosive left-handers in modern cricket. He retired from Tests in January 2024 and ODIs in November 2023, but continues to play franchise cricket worldwide.
Personal Profile
- Full Name: David Andrew Warner
- Born: 27 October 1986, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
- Age: 39 years
- Height: 1.70 m
- Batting Style: Left-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
- Role: Opening batter
- Nicknames: “Bull” and “Lloyd”
- Teams: Australia, New South Wales, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Sydney Thunder, Sydney Sixers, London Spirit, Seattle Orcas, Dubai Capitals, Karachi Kings, and more
David Warner Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | 100s | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 112 | 8,786 | 44.6 | 26 | 335 |
| ODIs | 161 | 6,932 | 45.0 | 22 | 179 |
| T20Is | 110 | 3,277 | 33.4 | 1 | 100 |
| IPL | 184 | 6,565 | 40.5 | 4 | 126 |
Career Highlights
- Explosive Debut: Made his international debut in T20Is (2009) without playing first-class cricket.
- Test Triple Century: Scored 335* vs Pakistan in Adelaide (2019).
- World Cup Success: Key contributor in Australia’s 2015 World Cup win.
- IPL Star: Former captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading them to the 2016 IPL title.
- T20 World Cup 2021: Played a pivotal role in Australia’s maiden T20 World Cup victory.
- Longevity: Represented Australia from 2009 to 2024 across formats.
Net Worth & Earnings
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): $11–13 million USD
- Income Sources: Cricket Australia contracts (until 2024), IPL salaries, franchise leagues (SA20, ILT20, The Hundred), endorsements (Gray-Nicolls, Asics, Toyota, etc.)
Legacy
David Warner is celebrated for his aggressive batting style, leadership in franchise cricket, and resilience after setbacks like the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. He remains one of Australia’s greatest openers, with a reputation for dominating bowlers worldwide.
Retirement Timeline
- ODIs: Warner played his last One Day International on 19 November 2023 vs India, announcing that the 2023 World Cup would be his final ODI campaign.
- Tests: He retired from Test cricket after the Sydney Test against Pakistan on 3 January 2024, ending with 112 Tests and over 8,700 runs.
- T20Is: His final international appearance came on 24 June 2024 vs India in St Lucia during the T20 World Cup, after which he confirmed his retirement from all formats.
Legacy at Retirement
- Explosive Opener: First Australian to debut in international cricket without playing first‑class cricket.
- Test Triple Century: 335* vs Pakistan in Adelaide (2019).
- World Cup Success: Key player in Australia’s 2015 ODI World Cup and 2021 T20 World Cup victories.
- IPL Star: Over 6,500 runs, former captain of Sunrisers Hyderabad, leading them to the 2016 title.
- Longevity: Represented Australia from 2009–2024, scoring more than 18,000 international runs.
Post‑Retirement Career
- Warner continues to play franchise cricket (IPL, SA20, ILT20, The Hundred, Major League Cricket).
- He has hinted at pursuing commentary and mentoring roles while staying active in global T20 leagues.
✅ In short: Warner retired from ODIs in late 2023, Tests in early 2024, and finally from T20Is in June 2024 — closing a 15‑year international career as one of Australia’s greatest openers.
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