David Warner 's doubters were dismissed during the Boxing Day Test as the Australia talisman notched a double-century against South Africa in his 100th Test outing.
It was a day to remember for the 36-year-old, who also broke the 8,000-run mark in Test cricket and became his country's seventh-highest scorer of all time. His 25th Test century on Tuesday should have been a purely positive moment but has since been given a negative spin by forces outside his control.
A prime PR opportunity appears to have backfired on his wife, Candice, after she was likened to the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, for comments defending his legacy. 'The Bull' has endured a tumultuous few years following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal and losing his place among Australia's leadership, but Monday's display was reminiscent of his old self.
