Veteran Australia opener David Warner came up with an emotional plea after his backpack, containing the Australia Test cap, went missing.
The New Year’s Test between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney, starting on January 3, will be the last red-ball match of Warner’s illustrious career.
Ahead of his farewell Test, the southpaw took to social media to reveal that he lost his cap, which is called the Baggy Green, and urged anyone who has it to return it to him.
"Unfortunately, someone has taken my backpack out of my actual luggage, which had my backpack and my girls' presents in there. Inside this backpack was my Baggy Greens. That is sentimental to me, it's something I would love to have back in my hands, walking out there come this week," Warner said in a video posted on his Instagram account.
“If it's the backpack that you really wanted, I have a spare one here. You won't get into trouble, just get in touch with Cricket Australia or me. I'm happy to give this to you if you return my Baggy Green," he added.
Notably, David Warner on Monday (January 1) announced his retirement from ODI cricket as well, citing that he needed to devote more time to his wife and three daughters.
However, the left-hander 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’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.
"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 further said.
