'Never heard of current player anointing successor': Ex Australian selector hits out at David Warner

It would be hard to find David Warner's successor in Test cricket. The veteran opener already announced this ongoing Test series against Pakistan would be his last dance in the longer format. The 37-year-old is expected to make his last appearance on the field in the 3rd Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

3 things you need to know

• Australia are currently involved in 3 match Test series with Pakistan
• David Warner will retire after the ongoing Test series
• Warner has been one of the most decorated cricketers in the history of Test cricket

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David Warner picks up his successor

Warner who scored a brilliant 164 in the 1st Test at Perth, recently opened up on the candidate who could take his place in the Test side. He insisted Marcus Harris could be his replacement in the longer format. Harris was part of the Aussie contingent who retained the Ashes earlier this year. 

“It is a tough one (and) it is obviously up to the selectors.

“But from my position, I feel like the person who has worked their backside off and has been there for a while in the background (is Harris). Harry’s been that person who has toured (and) he scored that 100 the other day and missed out in another couple of games but he’s always been the person who’s next in line.

“So if the selectors show their faith in him, then I’m sure he’ll come out and play the way he does. You know, he’s not too dissimilar to me.”

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Former Australian selector slams David Warner

But former Australian selector Jamie Cox slammed the Aussie opener raising questions on how a current player could nominate his successor openly. 

He posted on X, “Well bugger me - another modern first! I have never heard of a current player anointing their successor. What’s wrong with ‘that’s a question for George Bailey not me’? I need a lie down…!”

Australia are currently leading the 3-match Test series 1-0.