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David Warner’s lost baggy green was discovered at the team hotel during the final test
After Australian opener David Warner (37) made a passionate plea for the reinstatement of his trademark baggy green cap for his final test, the team hotel in Sydney turned up the luggage with the iconic headwear.
Following the second test against Pakistan, Warner’s backpack vanished while being transported from Melbourne to his hometown, and on Wednesday, the first day of the third test, the 37-year-old had to wear a replacement on the field. 24hscore
David Warner wrote on Instagram on Friday, “I am very pleased and relieved that I have got my baggy back in my hands.”
“Every cricket player understands the significance of their cap, and I will treasure this for the rest of my life.
“I want to express my gratitude to everyone who helped find it. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders in the last few days.”
David Warner, who scored 34 in Australia’s opening innings on Thursday, will likely get another opportunity to bat in his 112th and last test at his home ground, Sydney Cricket Ground, during the coming days.
On the morning of their test debut, Australian international players get the baggy green cap—typically from a former player—and wear it with pride, even though it will eventually disintegrate.
Australian cricket legend Shane Warne’s loose green cap went for A$1,007,500 at an auction in January 2020.
Anthony Albanese, the prime minister of Australia, was one of the people who backed David Warner’s request to have the backpack returned.
“It’s positive news that Dave Warner has recovered his baggy green,” Albanese stated during a news conference on Friday.
“We recognize that this is not an item you can simply purchase in a store; it must be earned. David Warner has earned this honor, wearing it proudly in 100 test matches for Australia.”
