David Warner enter the SCG in helicopter. (Courtesy: Screengrab/BBL)
Prolific Australia opener David Warner made “Hollywood-style” grand entry at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in a helicopter ahead of Sydney Thunder”s Big Bash League 2023-24 clash against Sydney Sixers on Friday.
Warner reached the SCG from his brother”s wedding at Hunter Valley. He arrived at the ground around 5 pm and landed on the outfield close to where the “Thanks Dave” logo was painted during his farewell Test. This fixture, which will feature Steve Smith for Sydney Sixers, is completely sold out.
Ever seen anything like it? 😆 🚁 @davidwarner31 arrives to the @scg on a helicopter to the Sydney Smash. #BBL13 pic.twitter.com/gS4Rxmz71C
— KFC Big Bash League (@BBL) January 12, 2024
“I”ve done my utmost best to get down here and hopefully put some runs on the board,” Warner told Channel 7. “I might look like a bit of a goose if I don”t get any runs but it”s my contribution to not just the BBL but Australian cricket. I want to be out here. I want to entertain. I want to try and help our team win the next three games.”
“He is a bit Hollywood, isn”t he, that”s very Davey. I got the Lime bike in today and I”ll be doing the same tomorrow night and riding out the gate as Davey lands,” Sean Abbott had said the day before.
“I”m glad they are making it happen because think everyone in the country who is a fan of cricket wants to see David Warner in the BBL and I”m really looking forward to coming up against him. One of the best players in the world and has been for a long time.”
“He”s going to a lot of effort to come and play for us,” Thunder quick Gurinder Sandhu said. “We love having him here. Last year he was awesome for us, maybe didn”t score as many runs as he would have liked but around the group and passing on knowledge was awesome to have him around. He”s one of the better team men. All the fans get to enjoy him playing cricket.”
Warner had signed a two-year deal with the Thunder, last season. He has shown desire to feature for the franchise next season. However, it still remains to be seen if that happens.
The left-handed opener will make three appearances for the Thunder, this season, after calling time on his Test and ODI careers. The Thunder don”t have a little chance of qualifying for the knockouts. In case they do, Warner won”t be available for those matches as he will feature in the ILT20 in UAE.
Warner will later return for the series against the West Indies. He will make his final international appearance at the T20 World Cup in the United States, later, this year.
