David Warner’s recent comments about potentially returning to the Australian Test team have sparked a flurry of speculation, but his wife, Candice, has unequivocally stated that “it’s not happening.”
Earlier this month, the 37-year-old Warner surprised the cricket world by expressing his willingness to don the baggy green once more, particularly against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. With Steve Smith likely to drop down to his usual No. 4 position and Cameron Green nursing a back injury, an opening spot has become available.
Warner’s statement resonated with fans, who saw an opportunity for the veteran batsman to fill the void. However, Candice Warner has now put an end to any such hopes.
“He’s very passionate about playing for Australia, and I think if George Bailey or Andrew McDonald called him up, he would jump at it,” she said. “But it’s definitely not going to happen.”
Candice Warner emphasized that her husband’s comments were not a reflection of any disrespect towards the current openers or those vying for selection. She explained that if Warner were to consider a comeback, he would have to follow the same path as everyone else, including playing in the Sheffield Shield.
“If he genuinely didn’t think he was capable of doing it, he wouldn’t have said that,” she added. “But it’s not happening. End of discussion.”
Warner retired from international cricket in July 2023, ending a remarkable career that included 7,363 Test runs and 17 centuries. While his return would have been a welcome sight for Australian fans, it appears that the door is firmly shut on that possibility.
