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Veteran Australian batter David Warner is set to make his debut in The Hundred this summer with London Spirit and has already sent a message to English cricket fans: Boo me all you want, but leave my team alone.
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Warner Ready for a Fiery Reception in England
The 38-year-old opener has often been at the receiving end of hostile crowds in England, particularly during the Ashes series, where tensions peaked during the Jonny Bairstow stumping controversy at Lord’s in 2023. However, Warner seems to thrive on the pressure and welcomes the challenge.
👉 “I actually want them to come at Australians. I love that stuff. That’s what gets me going. If they want to boo me, boo me, but don’t boo the team or anything like that,” Warner said.
Returning to Lord’s, now as a London Spirit player, Warner is eager to see the crowd’s reaction.
👉 “We’ll have to wait until I step onto that field and see how they respond. I’ll have to walk past the Long Room first to get to the dressing room, so that will be interesting,” he added.
On a lighter note, he joked about one of cricket’s biggest luxuries at Lord’s:
👉 “Most importantly, I need to find out if the Lord’s lunches are as good for The Hundred as they are for internationals!”
Warner Dismisses ‘Bazball’ in Australia
With England’s 2025-26 Ashes tour of Australia approaching, Warner shared his thoughts on Brendon McCullum and Ben Stokes’ aggressive “Bazball” approach in Test cricket.
👉 “I don’t know if ‘Bazball’ is still a thing in England, but I just can’t see it working in Australia. With the bounce and the types of fields Australia set last time in England, it would be a high-risk approach.”
According to Warner, success in Australia comes from grinding out the pitch and taking the game into days four and five, something that England’s ultra-aggressive approach doesn’t favor.
No Aussie Secrets for London Spirit
Warner also made it clear that he won’t be leaking any inside information about Australian players to his English teammates at London Spirit.
👉 “I’m sure I’ll get plenty of questions, but I won’t be giving anything away.” 😏
Warner Rules Out International Return
Despite briefly considering a return to international cricket last year when Australia struggled to find an opener, Warner insists that chapter is completely closed.
👉 “That was just a case of putting my hand up if needed, with guys dropping out left, right, and center. But I’m well and truly finished at the international level. As much as I’d love to be part of another Ashes series, that chapter is closed for me.”
Now, Warner’s focus is on franchise cricket, and his debut in The Hundred is set to add even more excitement to the tournament.
🔹 How do you think Warner will perform in The Hundred? Will he get a hostile reception at Lord’s? Drop your thoughts below!
