The final Test match for David Warner was not the main focus due to the unfavorable weather in Sydney and outdated regulations in cricket, resulting in a significant portion of the day being lost to darkness and precipitation.

The opening batsman was sent back to the pavilion after scoring 34 runs before the lunch break on the second day of the match, which may potentially be his final innings in a Test match. The game was later halted with Australia at 2-116 in response to Pakistan’s total of 313 runs.

The SCG was illuminated, but the atmosphere was dim. However, the choice to remove players due to low visibility was met with disapproval from the audience and disapproval from past athletes.

The players did not return to the field for an additional 40 minutes, while 25,000 fans stayed to watch. However, the game was ultimately canceled due to rain.

“It’s incredibly frustrating,” expressed Justin Langer, former coach and player of Australia, during an interview on Channel 7.

As both a player and a batsman, I have experienced all aspects of the game. As a coach, I strive for optimal conditions and what is ultimately best for my team.

However, when considering the overall situation, it is surprising that these individuals are not participating in Test cricket at this location.

“There is a significant gathering present, all here to witness David Warner’s final match.”

This is the pink Test, a competitive and intense match, but we are leaving the field.

The current situation is not beneficial for the game of cricket.

Unfortunately, Warner’s dream of scoring a century in his final game was shattered in the first session when he was caught by Babar Azam at first slip, off the bowling of Agha Salman.

After a tense first day, the left-handed player bounced back with six shots during the morning session, including a impressive square drive against Hasan Ali for four runs.

Warner directed a ball from Hasan through the slips and gully towards the boundary, and a deflection from Aamir Jamal also resulted in a four.

However, when Warner was at 34, he would not receive a second chance after being dropped at 20 by Saim Ayub in the slip field.

Warner was at the crease when Salman’s ball gripped and bounced, causing him to be squared up and outside-edge to Babar at first slip.

Feeling visibly annoyed, the player left the field while looking back to watch a replay, and was greeted with a standing ovation from the audience of over 25,000.

Warner may have an opportunity to bat in the fourth inning of the game, but his ability to score runs may be constrained depending on Australia’s target.

It was appropriate that Usman Khawaja, Warner’s childhood friend, stayed on the opposite side during what could potentially be Warner’s final innings, depending on the circumstances of the match.

The duo first batted together in an under-11s team in eastern Sydney. They recently achieved their 13th opening partnership of 50 or more runs against a slow-starting Pakistan attack.

Khawaja was also in fine form, confidently moving down the pitch and striking Sajid Khan for a boundary over the head before the midday break.

One of the standout moments in the second session was when he brought Aamir to the boundary after the break.

However, Khawaja was eventually dismissed for 47 when he attempted to pull Aamir down the leg side and his glove made contact with the ball.

Marnus Labuschagne [23 not out] and Steve Smith [6 not out] were the remaining batsmen on the field as the dark clouds above began to gather.

Source: theguardian.com