David Warner loses baggy green ahead of farewell Test, makes social media plea
David Warner has made an emotional plea on social media asking for the backpack containing his baggy green cap be returned after it went missing in transit. The Australian team travelled from Melbourne to Sydney ahead of the left-handed batter’s final Test.
Warner, who will play his 112th and final Test match at the Sydney Cricket Ground this week, is desperate to have his cap returned.
“Hi all, this is my last resort,” he wrote on Instagram, alongside a video, “but my backpack, which contained my Baggy Green, has been taken from my luggage, which was transported to Melbourne airport and flown on Qantas to Sydney a few days ago. Qantas have said they checked their cameras and have not seen anyone open our bags and take the backpack, however they do have blind spots. If you are the person, who was either working for the company driving it to and from the airport or working for Qantas and have, by chance, just wanted the backpack, I have one for. I would be grateful if this were returned asap. Thanks.”
“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 the video.
“If it’s the backpack you really wanted, I have a spare one here. You won’t get into any trouble. I’m happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens.”
“Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media and I’m happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens,” Warner added in the video.
Speaking before the third Test, Australia captain Pat Cummins hailed Warner’s impact in Test cricket.
“I think everyone will think of him in their own way,” he said. “Personally I think of him when he first came on the scene and really changed Test cricket. He was striking at over 70 which is unheard of, especially for an opening batter, averaging 40 or 50. That’s the Davey I remember – walking out there and taking the game away from the opposition in the space of an hour or two, and doing it for over a decade.
“His longevity is something that gets overlooked. Just the bulk of cricket he’s played over the last 12-13 years is pretty much more than anyone else in the world. Every time he walks out there, he’s competitive and ready to go. Just a champion of Australian sport. Hopefully he gets a good send off this week.”
Ahead of his final Test, Warner also announced his ODI retirement while addressing the media on New Year’s Day. The Aussie will continue to be available for the shortest format of the game while also playing in T20 leagues. However, Warner said he will be available for selection for next year’s 50-over Champions Trophy, if needed.
“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,” Warner said.
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