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Short of runs and under pressure, David Warner entered the Boxing Day test against South Africa issuing a reminder to the doubters never to underestimate the fight of a “housing commission boy” living the dream.

Australia's David Warner walks off after losing his wicket, Ashes - Second Test, Australia v England -at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia, December 16, 2021.Australia's David Warner walks off after losing his wicket, Ashes - Second Test, Australia v England -at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia, December 16, 2021.

Warner had edged towards his first hundred with unwavering focus but sealed it by throwing caution to the wind, pulling South Africa spearhead Kagiso Rabada to the fine leg fence to draw the crowd to their feet. Hours later, baked in 37 degrees Celsius heat, Warner soaked up another standing ovation after hitting four off Lungi Ngidi to reach his second hundred, slumping to his knees and pumping his arms in the air with a roar.

Facing South Africa for the first test series since ‘Sandpaper-gate’, Warner managed only three runs in the series opener, raising questions about his future in test whites despite the perilous Gabba pitch.

 

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May be different if he plays against cricketers instead of virtue signalling politicians. Let's wait and see when he does again

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