David Warner is likely one of the best T20 gamers of all time, however the Australian veteran has warned younger cricketers to not put all their eggs within the sport’s shortest format in the event that they need to forge memorable careers.
The 36-year-old burst onto the scene with an unforgettable 89 in opposition to South Africa in a T20 match again in 2009 however needed to bide his time taking part in for NSW earlier than he made his Test debut three years later.
Warner has since performed 101 matches within the saggy inexperienced and hopes the following technology of stars proceed to make Test cricket a precedence reasonably than chasing the massive bucks in T20 leagues all over the world.
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“I’ve got this little bit of scaredness (sic) about what’s going to happen in the next 5-10 years with where cricket is actually heading,” Warner stated on the Australian Cricket Awards.
“I’d love for guys who are coming through to actually play red-ball cricket because that’s the legacy that you should want to leave behind.
“Playing in the Test arena is amazing and it’s a true test of cricket and how good you measure up to the greats of the game.
“At the end of the day, everything comes with financial rewards. If you aspire to get a central Australian contract, then you’re going to be rewarded.
“I think guys see the short term at the moment with all the leagues around, but the best way to get value for your currency is to actually make a name for yourself.
“There’s only been a small minority of people who have been able to do that and have a long career. You want to aspire to play cricket for Australia, and you’re only going to get there by putting numbers on the board.
“Through Big Bash, if you think that’s going to be your way and you don’t want to play red-ball cricket, then you probably won’t get that value of currency in the other franchise leagues.”
Warner is making ready to fly out to India for subsequent month’s four-Test tour, however he received’t be joined on the aircraft by Mitchell Starc for the early portion of the journey.
The quick bowler injured the center finger on his bowling hand through the Boxing Day Test and hasn’t performed since, though he stays assured that he’ll return for the second match in India after getting by way of loads of work at a coaching camp in Sydney.
“It’s definitely on track. I’ve still got a week-and-a-half in the splint,” he stated.
“I’ve been able to train and get my workloads and everything up, and I’m probably bowling close to full training intensity as I can with the splint on. I’m on track for the second Test. I’ll get a scan in about a week and then get on the plane over there.”
Source: www.news.com.au
