In the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, David Warner, bidding farewell to international cricket, etched his name in history by surpassing the records of Rohit Sharma and Steve Waugh. Despite Warner's departure after a brief innings of 38 runs on the first day, he achieved the distinction of becoming the second-highest run-scorer for Australia in all formats.
With a total of 18,502 runs across formats, Warner eclipsed Steve Waugh's 18,496 runs and Rohit Sharma's 18,239 runs. However, he remains behind cricket legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Ricky Ponting, and Virat Kohli in the overall international run-scoring charts.
Warner's retirement announcement after this series ensures he won't surpass the top records in international cricket, such as Sachin Tendulkar's 34,357 runs. Despite the rain-interrupted match, Australia, batting first, demonstrated strength against Pakistan after winning the toss. Warner's wicket fell at 90, and Usman Khawaja departed at 108, scoring 42 runs. The rain delay paused the game, with Australia at 128/2, Marnus Labuschagne at 12, and Steve Smith at 17.
As Warner leaves an indelible mark on Australian cricket, his farewell series proves to be a memorable one, marked by both personal milestones and team contributions.
