Australia opener David Warner had an amazing outing in his 100th Test, becoming only the second batter to score a double hundred in his milestone match which helped his team win the second Test against South Africa by an innings and 182 runs in MCG.
He was also named the Player of the Match for his 200 and revealed his future with the Australian team as well.
The 36-year-old said that he is committed to playing in the ICC ODI World Cup in 2023 in India, but is ready to quit if the team management asked him to.
Asked if the second Test against South Africa, which Australia won by an innings and 182 runs, will be his final Boxing Day Test, the southpaw said, "I'm committed to playing next year's World Cup. I will keep myself fit, try and keep scoring, but if they (the team management) do tap me on the back and say it's time, I'm ready (to quit).”
On Tuesday, Warner, one the finest all-format players, became the 10th man in Test cricket's history to score a century in his 100th match, and the second to score a double ton. He also became only the second batter after Gordon Greenidge to score a century in both his 100th Test and 100th ODI.
"The knock will be right up there for me. I always knew I have it in me to perform on the big stage. Phenomenal achievement from the boys to get the job done. We saw some crazy stuff from (Cameron) Green and (Mitchell) Starc, and also a fantastic hundred by (Alex) Carey. 100th Test in front of a packed MCG, what a match it turned out to be," Warner said.
With the series in the pocket with a 2-0 lead, Australia will face South Africa in the third and final Test, starting January 4, 2023.
(PTI inputs)
