Guess who! He is one of Australia’s most legendary sportsmen… but do you recognise him in this throwback photo from his school days?
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He was the first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for the national team without any experience in first-class cricket.
Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of his generation, he plans to retire from Test cricket this summer after the third Test against Pakistan.
He was Australia’s second highest scorer at the World Cup in India with 494 points.
This athlete is former Australia’s limited overs captain and former Test vice-captain.
While playing as a batter for New South Wales, he broke the record Highest Australian single-day home score: 197 off just 141 balls.
Guess who! He’s one of Australia’s most legendary cricketers… but can you figure out who this freckled boy is?
Have you already guessed who this little boy with the big smile is?
Well, if you guessed David Warner, then you guessed right.
The legendary 37-year-old cricketer shared this throwback photo on Wednesday along with a tear-jerking message to “all the little children”.
It’s David Warner! He was the first Australian cricketer in 132 years to be selected for the national team without any experience in first-class cricket. On the picture
Smiling like a freckled boy, David donned his very first baggy green cap in memories of his school days.
Writing a lengthy message alongside the image, the veteran discoverer urged his young followers to always “remember that your dreams are valid and worthy.”
“I want to remind you that your dreams are incredibly important,” he began his touching message to all aspiring cricketers and athletes.
Regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of his generation, David, 37, plans to retire from Test cricket this summer after the third Test against Pakistan.
He continued: “Whatever you strive to become or achieve, remember that your dreams are real and worth achieving.
“Believe in yourself and your abilities and never be afraid to dream big like I did.”
A baggy green cricket cap worn by Australian Test cricketers since the early 1900s.
It has long been a symbol of the country’s national pride and is described as “the most famous cricket cap in the world.”