"It's going to be hard to replace David Warner": Australia skipper Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins, David Warner (Pic: File Pic)

Australia skipper Pat Cummins stated that David Warner's replacement in Test cricket would be difficult keeping in mind the importance the veteran opening batsman gave to the squad.

Australia's star opening batsman David Warner played his last test match on Saturday on his home ground at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan. Australia won the match by eight wickets and sealed the three-match test series by 3-0.

Also Read: IN PHOTOS | David Warner: Australia's "Bull" raises bat for the last time in tests

Warner smashed 57 runs in 75 balls in his last test innings on day 4, leaving Australia just 11 runs short from victory. He then shook hands with the Pakistan squad and then waved his bat towards the fans. Warner lost his wicket to Sajid Khan by lbw on review.

"It's going to be hard to replace Davey. He's basically played every game for the last dozen years. His huge personality, he really sets the game up with the way he way he plays every time he walk out. He's going to be huge to replace. We'll enjoy for the next day or so while we still got him around. A week at home before we get down to Adelaide. A good time to reflect on this series but also the year that's been and obviously on Davey's career," Pat Cummins said in a post-match presentation.

Meanwhile, after the game, an emotional Warner talked to the host broadcaster in a goodbye interview about his Test career, watching the Australia Tests on TV in the future, the role his family played, and how he would like to be remembered.

The left-hander praised his teammates by saying he was proud to be among such outstanding cricketers.

Also Read: IN PHOTOS | Ranji Trophy: Highest run scores in history of the tournament

"It's pretty much a dream come true. You win 3-0 and cap off what's been a great 18 months to 2 years for the Australian cricket team. World Test Championship win, Ashes series draw and then the World Cup. To come here and finish 3-0 is an outstanding achievement. I'm proud to be with a bunch of great cricketers here," Warner said during a post-match presentation.

"These guys, they work their backsides off, the engine room - the three big quicks plus Mitchell Marsh - they work tirelessly in the nets and in the gym. Credit to them, the physios, the staff behind that ... is outstanding. You look at them, they are amazing, I don't have to face them ever again in the nets, which I don't do anyway, so that helps."

Australia great Warner featured in 112 test matches in which he scored 8,786 runs. He also has 26 centuries and 37 half-centuries under his belt.

"Exciting, entertaining and I hope I put a smile on everyone's face with the way I played. Hopefully, the young kids out there can follow in my footsteps, white ball cricket to Test cricket, it's the pinnacle of our sport. So keep working hard and play the red ball game which is entertaining as well. Thanks, everyone," he added.

(With ANI Inputs)