David Warner pays rich tribute to the late Phil Hughes during his farewell test at SCG; PIC goes VIRAL

Melbourne: David Warner on Wednesday paid tribute to late cricketer Phil Hughes during his farewell Test match at SCG while playing against Pakistan. Warner’s Test swan song is currently underway at his home ground, Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), for the third Test against Pakistan.

In 111 Tests, Warner has scored 8,695 runs at an average of 44.58, with 26 centuries and 36 half-centuries in 203 innings. His best score is 335*. He is the fifth highest Test scorer for Australia.

Warner’s photo is going viral on social space where he paid tribute to the former Australian cricketer, here is the photo:

David Warner will never forget Phil Hughes.

– For one last time in Test cricket. pic.twitter.com/IRFDKLxa2v

— Johannes. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 3, 2024

Phil Hughes tragically died at the age of 25 after being hit by a bouncer during a home game. He was a left-handed opening batsman who played for Australia in Test and One Day International (ODI) matches.

But earlier in the match, a three-wicket haul by Pat Cummins kept Australia in command despite a half-century fight by Mohammed Rizwan at the end of the second session of the third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Wednesday.

At Tea, Pakistan were 199/6, with Agha Salman (36*) and Sajid Khan (7*) unbeaten. Pakistan started the second session at 75/4 with skipper Shan Masood (32*) and Mohammed Rizwan (12*) remaining unbeaten.

Mitchell Marsh struck early for the Aussies in the session, getting Masood for 35 off 70 balls, with Steve Smith taking a catch after slips. Pakistan were 96/5 and in deep trouble.

Pakistan reached the 100-run mark in 30.1 overs, with a four from Rizwan against skipper Pat Cummins.

Rizwan continued his counter-attack, beating Nathan Lyon and Josh Hazlewood to make his ninth Test fifty in 74 balls, with seven fours and a six.
Agha Salman kept the other side steady, although he also targeted Lyon with some aggressive shots.