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David Warner

David Warner is an Australian former international cricketer known as a left-handed opening batter.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

David Andrew Warner is an Australian former international cricketer who played as a left-handed opening batter. He represented Australia in Tests, One Day Internationals and Twenty20 Internationals, making his debut in 2009. Warner retired from international cricket in 2024 after a career noted for aggressive batting.

Early life and domestic cricket

David Warner was born in Paddington, New South Wales, and came through New South Wales cricket. He gained attention as an aggressive opening batter before his selection for Australia.

International career

Warner debuted for Australia in 2009 in limited-overs cricket and later played Test cricket from 2011. He was a major figure in Australia’s batting line-up until retiring from international cricket in 2024.

Batting style and reputation

Warner is described as a destructive, fiery, left-handed opener known for attacking batting and strong fielding. Sources also note his unorthodox and explosive style.

Franchise cricket

Warner has played for multiple franchise teams in leagues including the Indian Premier League, BBL and other global competitions. He has been a high-profile overseas batter and a frequent top-order run-scorer.

Key facts

Warner is a left-handed opening batter from New South Wales.
He became the first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for the national team without playing a first-class match.
He made his international debut for Australia in 2009, beginning with T20I and ODI cricket.
He played Test cricket from 2011 until his final Test against Pakistan in January 2024.
He has been a prominent run-scorer in franchise cricket, including the Indian Premier League.

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Warner?

David Warner is an Australian former international cricketer who played as a left-handed opening batter.

When was David Warner born?

He was born on 27 October 1986 in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia.

What was David Warner's batting role?

He was an opening batter known for aggressive left-handed batting.

When did David Warner make his international debut?

He made his T20I debut on 11 January 2009, his ODI debut on 18 January 2009, and his Test debut on 1 December 2011.

Has David Warner retired from international cricket?

Yes. He ended his Test career in January 2024 and later completed his international career in 2024.

Which teams has David Warner played for?

He played for Australia and for several domestic and franchise teams, including New South Wales, Sydney Thunder, Sydney Sixers, Delhi Capitals and others.

References

NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1285-david-warner-playerprofile
Supports: Early description as an aggressive left-handed opener; first Australian selected without prior first-class cricket; franchise batting achievements.
Cricket Australia — https://www.cricket.com.au/players/CA:1189/david-warner
Supports: Full name, date and place of birth, batting and bowling style, international debut dates, and retirement note.
myKhel — https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/players/david-warner-p4275/
Supports: Career statistics and notes on vice-captaincy and batting achievements.
International Cricket Council — https://www.icc-cricket.com/rankings/5380/david-warner
Supports: Official player profile, nationality, role, batting style, and bowling style.
IPL.com — https://www.ipl.com/cricket/series/david-warner/
Supports: Franchise cricket participation and post-international career context.
Delhi Capitals — https://www.delhicapitals.in/players/5380-david-warner-profile
Supports: Profile description and note on final Test in January 2024.
Seattle Orcas — https://www.seattleorcas.com/players/david-andrew-warner-5380-profile
Supports: Franchise profile details including batting role, date of birth, nationality, and playing style.