Australian cricketer David Warner has made a heartfelt plea on social media, seeking the return of his backpack containing his cherished baggy green cap. The bag reportedly went missing during the journey from Melbourne to Sydney, adding a touch of concern ahead of Warner's final Test appearance at the SCG this week.
"Hi all, this is my last resort," he wrote on Instagram, alongside a video, "but my backpack, which contained my Baggy Green, has been taken from my luggage, which was transported to Melbourne airport and flown on @qantas to Sydney a few days ago. @qantas have said they checked their cameras and have not seen anyone open our bags and take the backpack, however they do have blind spots.
"If you are the person, who was either working for the company driving it to and from the airport or working for @qantas and have, by chance, just wanted the backpack, I have one for. I would be grateful if this were returned asap. Thanks," Warner said in his video.
"Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media and I'm happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens," he added.
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Notably, the baggy green is a symbol of pride and achievement for Australian cricketers, making its safe return crucial for Warner as he aims to bid farewell to this phase of his career with the utmost significance.
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Warner, who has recently announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs), will now be focusing on playing T20Is for Australia and participating in franchise cricket worldwide. Despite stepping back from ODIs, Warner expressed his willingness to make himself available for selection if Cricket Australia requires his services for the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025.
The decision to retire from ODIs brings an end to Warner's illustrious career in the format, where he has represented Australia in 161 matches. Over the course of his ODI career, the left-handed batsman accumulated 6932 runs at an impressive average of 45.30, featuring 22 centuries and 33 fifties.
