It was just a week ago when former Australian captain Ricky Ponting had urged David Warner to think about his Test career. Warner, who was going through a tough time, especially in the longest format of the game, had found himself at the receiving end of criticism and trolling. However, the cricketer has silenced all his critics with his bat as he made a stellar comeback against South Africa on Day 2 of the Boxing Day Test match at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
Warner was going through a rough patch in his career, especially in the longest format of the game, having registered 48, 21, 28, 0, and 3 in the six innings in the ongoing home Test summer. Several former cricketers and experts questioned Warner’s place on the side.
David Warner Made A Powerful Comeback
David Warner, who was playing his 100th Test match, finally ended his 3-year century drought in the longest format of the game by smashing a stunning double hundred against South Africa. In fact, Warner couldn’t have found a more fitting scene to answer back his critics as he became only the second batter (10th overall) after former captain Ricky Ponting smash a century in his 100th Test match. He also completed 8000 runs in Test format during his knock.
Talking about his knock, Australia had lost two quick wickets as they chased to go past South Africa’s first-innings score of 189 Warner formed a stable partnership alongside Steve Smith and fought valiantly against the Proteas. Warner reached the triple-figure mark with a stunning boundary against Kagiso Rabada.
But that’s not it, after registering his 25th ton, Warner smashed the Proteas bowlers to all parts of the park to reach his third double-hundred in the longest format of the game. He smashed 200 from 254 balls, in an innings studded with 16 fours and 2 sixes. With this knock, Warner became only the second batsman in history after Joe Root to score a double hundred in his 100th Test Match.
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with amazing reactions and tributes for the star batter. Check out some of the best reactions from the fans:
Score a hundred in 100th ODI
Score a hundred in 100th TestOnly second batsman to achieve this milestone. That’s David Warner for you. 🫶 pic.twitter.com/OcZZ6sRsXu
— Avinash Aryan (@AvinashArya09) December 27, 2022
Double hundred for David Warner on his 100th Test match, a knock to remember, he has dominated at MCG. pic.twitter.com/1GwXWlZWiP
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 27, 2022
David Warner like a boxer who’s gone 12 rounds with a heavyweight. He’s 192 not out having batted all day in +35 degrees. @7Cricket pic.twitter.com/lFCIah1haE
— Alison Mitchell (@AlisonMitchell) December 27, 2022
David Warner becomes the first Australian – and only the second overall – to hit a double ton in his 100th Test 👏 pic.twitter.com/MfBoLCvLvd
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 27, 2022
A real treat to be in the @FoxCricket commentary box as David Warner passed 8000 test runs – on his way to a century in his 100th test. Thanks for having me @kokeeffe49 and @gilly381 pic.twitter.com/YI8yhBun8Z
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) December 27, 2022
David Warner saves one of his best test centuries for his 100th test, congratulations on both outstanding achievements. #AUSvsSA 👏🏼👏🏼
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) December 27, 2022
David Warner becomes the first cricketer to score at least three Test centuries in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth.#AUSvSA
— Nic Savage (@nic_savage1) December 27, 2022
Only the 🔟th in the world to get a 100 in their 100th Test 🙌
™️ David Warner celebration toh banta hai 💙💯#AUSvSA @DavidWarner31 pic.twitter.com/0mopir7URQ
— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) December 27, 2022
