Australia opener David Warner will, on Thursday, embark on his last career Test series. Australia will host Pakistan for 3 Tests, starting in Perth, followed by Melbourne and the final Test at the New Year will be in Warne’s home city, Sydney.
On the eve of the first Test match in Perth, David Warner penned an emotional message for his fans. The opener posted pictures of himself as a child and as a Test cricketer.
David Warner has featured in 109 Tests so far, scoring 8487 runs at an average of 44 with 25 centuries.
On a long note, the 36-year-old motivated his fans to follow their dreams and work hard on it while ignoring the outside noise.
Check out David Warner’s Insta post ahead of his last Test series
David Warner captioned his post: “To all the young kids out there, this was me when I first received my baggy and flick left to now
I want to remind you that your dreams are incredibly important. Whatever it is that you aspire to be or achieve, remember that your dreams are valid and worth pursuing. Believe in yourself and your abilities, and never be afraid to dream big like I did . Whether you dream of becoming a professional athlete, an artist, a teacher, or anything else, know that with hard work, dedication, and perseverance, you can turn your dreams into reality.
Don’t let anyone discourage you or tell you that your dreams are too big or too ambitious. Surround yourself with people who support and encourage you, and remember that setbacks and challenges are a natural part of the journey toward making your dreams come true. Stay focused, stay positive, and never stop believing in yourself and your dreams.
Your dreams are the fuel that can drive you to great accomplishments, so hold onto them tightly and let them guide you toward a future filled with passion and purpose.
Believe in your dreams, and believe in yourself no matter what. #dreams #selfbelief #trust.”
Australia and Pakistan have announced their playing XIs.
Australia XI: 1 David Warner, 2 Usman Khawaja, 3 Marnus Labuschagne, 4 Steven Smith, 5 Travis Head, 6 Mitchell Marsh, 7 Alex Carey (wk), 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Pat Cummins (capt), 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Josh Hazlewood
Pakistan XI: 1 Abdullah Shafique, 2 Imam-ul-Haq, 3 Shan Masood (capt), 4 Babar Azam, 5 Saud Shakeel, 6 Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), 7 Salman Ali Agha, 8 Faheem Ashraf, 9 Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10 Aamer Jamal, 11 Khurram Shahzad
