David Warner is making ready for all times after the willow.
The punishing opening batsman is about to place his expertise to the check behind the microphone as he joins the Fox Cricket commentary group.
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Warner’s announcement comes sizzling on the heels of Cricket Australia asserting a monster new broadcast deal with Foxtel, Kayo and Channel 7.
The 36-year-old joins an illustrious listing within the commentary sales space, becoming a member of Adam Gilchrist, Isa Guha, Mike Hussey, Allan Border, Mark Waugh, Kerry O’Keeffe, Brett Lee, Brendon Julian, Mel Jones, Mark Howard and Kath Loughnan.
Warner’s begin within the sales space will likely be delayed because of dedication with the Australian group and Big Bash facet Sydney Thunder.
Once he opts to stroll away from the sport, a spot within the Fox Cricket commentary group will likely be on desk for him so long as he needs.
Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany was delighted to have Warner, one in every of Australia’s biggest opening batsmen of all time, be part of the Fox Cricket group.
“I think it’s not possible to replace Shane (Warne) and Andrew (Symonds),” Delany informed media on the SCG after the groundbreaking rights announcement.
“We’ve thought long and hard about what we might do with the coverage. When you’ve got names like Gilchrist and Guha, Hussey, Border, Waugh, Mel Jones, it’s a very, very big team.
“If you had one shot though at a commentator of the current crop to replace those two, you’d probably have to say Dave Warner is the name.
“He’s a brawler, he’s a fighter, he’s exciting. From the moment he stepped out on the patch, I remember in the Big Bash in 2011 when he first came to real dominance, we’re very glad that we’ve now signed him for now and the future.
“I think he’ll be a very, very good cricket commentator.”
Fox Sports Executive Director Steve Crawley believes the thrill Warner has delivered to the sport as a participant will undoubtedly carry over into the commentary sales space.
“When he (Warner) came out to bat you could double your audience. He made cricket exciting.
“And he’s the same in the twilight of his career as he was in the beginning — a swashbuckling, fearless individual.
“I’ve been around sports broadcasting a long time and believe David Warner is made for commentary the same he was made to open the batting.”
The third Test between Australia and South Africa will get underway on the SCG on January 4.
Originally revealed as David Warner locks in commentary position for all times after retirement
