David Warner discusses his retirement goals: “After I finish playing cricket, I would like to spend some time in India.”

Veteran Australian hitter David Warner has stated that he wants to retire from the game that has earned him a global celebrity and move to India. The opener talked candidly about his affection for the nation and its people after having had a long and fruitful career with the Indian Premier League (IPL).

David Warner has a long history with India, dating back to his seven-year IPL tenure with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) team from 2014 to 2021. His friendly demeanor and eagerness to interact with Indian supporters enhance his on-field accomplishments.

David Warner has cultivated a close relationship with his Indian fan following, creating a sense of home away from home through activities such as sharing humorous reels on social media and enjoying Indian films and culture.

David Warner: I don’t own a home in India.

Warner stated that he hopes to someday settle down in India after hanging up his cricket boots while chatting on Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s show Kutti Stories on his YouTube channel.

“In India, I do not own a home. I looked at a few phases. Many ask me whether I would like a house here. I would like to come here and spend some time one day, maybe after I stop playing cricket. Good lifestyle choices are made. People come naturally to me. Warner remarked, “I embrace everything and go to the malls with my girls.”

“In Australia, we occasionally experience the tall poppy phenomenon. Prioritizing negativity over positivity is a constant. Everything is good as soon as you arrive here. Here, people are content with their lives. In Australia, we don’t always anchor ourselves sufficiently, he continued.

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He spoke candidly about his childhood and desire to live a happy life, saying, “My background was really modest. Even though I had very little, I was content to hang around and play cricket and football with my pals. Warner continued, “I cherish every moment of my life because you never know when it could all be taken away.

The Australian debutante also complimented the hospitable attitude of Indian supporters. “Some say I’m crazy for leaving the house without protection and everything like that. But in the end, people are highly respectful of one another. I believe that inquiries for pictures do occur. However, the Australian said, “I think people understand and keep their distance when you are out and about without your kids and enjoying the culture.”

In seven IPL 2024 games, the 37-year-old, who is now playing for the Delhi Capitals (DC), has scored 167 runs. In addition, he has won the Orange Cap three times (2015), in 2017 and 2019 and is the third-highest run scorer in the history of the lucrative league with 6564 runs in 183 games.