Horrible’ reaction to David Warner’s heroic century revealed in ‘un-Australian
David Warner has been a polarising figure in Australian cricket to say the least, and there’s been clear evidence of that which has come to light.
Warner responded to his critics with a brilliant 164 on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan, but it seems not everyone was equally impressed.
Former Australian all-rounder Simon O’Donnell revealed a text he received which showed Warner is still yet to win back the public in the way some of his teammates have.
“I had a really disturbing text yesterday,” O’Donnell said on SEN.
“I had one of the more un-Australian texts I’ve ever received. It was from a good mate of mine. He was at the pub and David Warner made his hundred and he said not one person cheered or applauded. I thought that was horrible.
“Whether you love him or hate him, what he did yesterday for our country, surely, you’ve got to give him plaudits for that.”
O’Donnell’s revelation came after Warner performed a silencing motion to celebrate his 26th Test century on day one.
When asked about the shushing gesture after the match, Warner said it wasn’t aimed at anybody, however when asked directly about Mitchell Johnson’s column and the impact it had, he said:
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“Mitch is entitled to his opinion. He is a former player.
“It is anyone who wants to write stories about me and tries to get headlines. That stuff does not bother me,” Warner added.
“It is just the fact that I have to go out there, do what I have to do, and I am allowed to celebrate how I want.”
