Australia opener David Warner on Monday (January 1) announced his retirement from ODI cricket. The southpaw put forth his decision two days before playing his farewell Test match against Pakistan at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

Addressing a media press conference, Warner said he thought about retiring from the 50-over format during the World Cup 2023, which Australia won by defeating host India in the final.

The 37-year-old further stated that he needed to devote more time to his wife Candice and their three daughters, Ivy, Isla and Indi.

"I’ve got to give back to the family. That (ODI retirement) was something I had said through the World Cup, get through that and winning that in India is a massive achievement," Warner was quoted as saying in a press conference in Sydney.

However, the left-hander also mentioned that he would come out of retirement if Australia needed his services for the Champions Trophy 2025, slated to be held in Pakistan.

"I know there’s a Champions Trophy coming up and if I’m playing decent cricket still in two years’ time, and they need someone, I’m going to be available,” he added.

David Warner played a key role in Australia’s World Cup 2023 triumph, finishing the showpiece tournament as the leading run-scorer for his side. In 11 matches, he amassed 535 runs at an average of 48.63 and a strike rate of 108.29 with two hundreds and one half-century to his name. He was also part of Australia’s 2015 World Cup-winning team.

Overall, Warner represented Australia in 161 ODIs, aggregating 6932 runs at an average of 45.30 and a strike rate of 97.26 with 22 centuries and 33 fifties.