The spotlight will be on David Warner as the three-match series against Pakistan kicks off on Thursday, marking what is anticipated to be the Australian opener's farewell to Test cricket. The 37-year-old has signaled his intention to retire from the five-day format after the conclusion of the third Test at his home ground, the Sydney Cricket Ground, early next year.
Although Warner has been a key figure in the Australian team for over a decade, his Test performance is currently facing intense scrutiny, having scored only one century since early 2020. Former teammate Mitchell Johnson has expressed the opinion that Warner should not be allowed to determine the terms of his exit.
