Warner's Test farewell was long although not quite as self-choreographed as was made out; if the Ashes had started badly, he might not have made it to Sydney .
There were plenty who thought he had overstayed his welcome, but he signed off by averaging 49.83 against Pakistan .
The challenge of finding a new opener has been a reminder of only knowing what you've got when it's gone.
And for all the online chatter, the reception he was offered at the SCG felt genuine.
Warner's Test farewell was long although not quite as self-choreographed as was made out; if the Ashes had started badly, he might not have made it to Sydney . There were plenty who thought he had overstayed his welcome, but he signed off by averaging 49.83 against Pakistan . The challenge of finding a new opener has been a reminder of only knowing what you've got when it's gone. And for all the online chatter, the reception he was offered at the SCG felt genuine.
