David Warner was asked to build his perfect ODI batter. He did it by taking one skill from each of several great players. Warner made his picks during a segment on Star Sports.
For the straight drive, he chose Sachin Tendulkar. Tendulkar is the highest run-scorer in ODI history. He made 18,426 runs in 463 matches.
For the cover drive, Warner picked Virat Kohli without hesitation. Kohli is second on the all-time ODI run list. He has scored 15,109 runs in 317 matches.
For the flick shot, Warner went with Rahul Dravid. For the pull shot, he selected Mitchell Marsh. Marsh captains Australia’s T20 team. For the cut shot, Warner chose Travis Head.
For the sweep, Warner named former Pakistan batter Younis Khan. Younis scored 7,249 runs in 265 ODIs.
For six-hitting, Warner picked Chris Gayle. Gayle was famous for hitting huge sixes while standing still. For running between the wickets, Warner chose himself. He has long been known as one of the quickest runners in the game.
Warner retired from international cricket in 2024. He played 161 ODIs and scored 6,932 runs at an average of 45.30. He hit 22 centuries in the 50-over format.
Right now, Warner is playing in the World Championship of Legends 2026. He leads the Australian Champions. His team has won one of its three matches and lost two. They are currently fifth in the points table. The tournament has six teams.
…Names Harry Brook, Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma as Best Batters Across Formats
David Warner has picked the best batters in each format of cricket. He chose Harry Brook for Tests, Shubman Gill for ODIs, and Abhishek Sharma for T20Is. Warner answered a question from the England Barmy Army on social media. His picks got a lot of attention because of how well these players are doing right now.
Harry Brook is Warner’s choice for Test cricket. Brook made his Test debut in September 2022 against South Africa. He became the No. 1 Test batter in the ICC rankings in December 2024. He has won ICC Men’s Player of the Month twice. He was also Player of the Series in England’s 2025 Test series against India. That series ended in a 2-2 draw. In 41 Tests, Brook has scored 3,610 runs. His average is 53.08. He has 10 centuries and 20 fifties.
Shubman Gill is Warner’s pick for ODI cricket. Gill made his ODI debut in January 2019 against New Zealand. He reached 2,000 ODI runs in just 38 innings. That is the fastest by any male batter. In 69 ODIs, he has scored 11 centuries and 20 fifties. His highest score is 223, not out. His average is 65.12. He became the No. 1 ODI batter in early 2026.
Abhishek Sharma is Warner’s choice for T20I cricket. Abhishek has been one of the biggest names in T20Is this year. He has scored 1,967 runs in 64 T20Is. His strike rate is 194.94. He has hit three centuries and 13 fifties.
FAQs
Q. Who did David Warner choose for the straight drive?
A. Warner chose Sachin Tendulkar.
Q. Which player did Warner select for the cover drive?
A. Warner selected Virat Kohli.
Q. Who did Warner pick for six-hitting?
A. Warner chose Chris Gayle for his powerful six-hitting.
Q. How many runs did David Warner score in ODIs?
A. Warner scored 6,932 runs in 161 ODI matches.
Q. Which team does David Warner lead in the World Championship of Legends 2026?
A. Warner leads the Australian Champions.
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