Steve Smith And David Warner Will Retire After The Fifth Ashes 2023 Test? Rain has the last say in the fourth Test match of the Ashes at Manchester. The result? A draw that guarantees Australia retain the prestigious urn. Even so, the scoreline won’t surpass 2-2 or 3-1 in Australia’s favour. As we approach the series-ending Test match at the Oval, whispers of significant decisions coming from the Australian camp abound.
These speculations, fueled by former England captain Michael Vaughan, hint at significant changes. Vaughan believes the Oval Test might mark the end of the road for opening batsman David Warner. Additionally, this could be the last time we see Steve Smith at the venue, playing for Australia. The revelation was made during Vaughan’s interaction with Fox Sports.
Vaughan recalls, “It’s always the case on a rainy day when the journos get a bit bored.” Adding a pinch of mystery, he continues, “The whisper was, Warner, if he plays at The Oval, it’ll probably be his last.”
Furthermore, the buzz doesn’t stop at Warner. Steve Smith, another pivotal player for the Aussies, may also be seen for the last time at the Oval, donning the Australian jersey. Vaughan muses, “Quite a strong whisper was about Steve Smith that it could be his last time out for Australia at the Oval as well.”
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However, he does clarify these are just whispers and not confirmations. Vaughan admits, “I’m not too sure where they’ve got that.” He suggests the rain in Manchester might be the reason behind the surge in these rumours. According to Vaughan, “That was the talk of the press box yesterday, that a couple of Australian legends, greats might call it a day at The Oval.”
These rumours have considerably intensified the anticipation around the final Test. David Warner has previously stated his intention to retire from Test cricket after the Sydney Test against Pakistan next year. On the other hand, Steve Smith has a few more years of cricket left in him. However, this could potentially be their last Test series in England.
Australia is due for their next away Ashes series in 2027. Considering the timeline, this could very well be the last time English spectators get to watch these two titans play in their backyard. As we wait for the final Test, the whispers continue to fuel the drama, adding an extra layer of intrigue to an already riveting series.
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