'Warner is a Warrior' - Fans salute David Warner as he scores a double hundred in his 100th Test

David Warner (Source: Twitter)

Australia and South Africa are locking horns in the second Test of the three-match series at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. After bundling out the visitors on Day 1 for 189. The Australian batters stamped their authority on the Proteas as opener David Warner showed a return to form. The southpaw had been struggling to score runs as he averaged only 27 in Tests scoring 675 runs in 26 innings in the last two years.

However, the star opener batted positively right from the word go. There were doubts raised over his future in Test cricket coming into his 100^th Test. But, Warner brushed aside all criticism and batted in his vintage style.

Continuing his innings from his overnight score of 32, the 36-year-old completed his half-century off 78 balls during the first session on Day 2. He was involved in a 54-run stand for the second wicket with Marnus Labuschagne.

Labuschagne’s wicket brought Steve Smith to the crease who along with Warner stitched a massive partnership for the third wicket to take Australia into a commanding position. Having completed his fifty, Warner moved gradually to the magical three-figure mark. He finally ended his century drought after 1089 days as he pulled a delivery by Kagiso Rabada for a four towards fine leg.

This was his first Test hundred in 28 innings with his last one coming against New Zealand way back on 3^rd January 2020. The opener looked ecstatic celebrating the landmark with his family appreciating the knock in the crowd.

Warner scores a double hundred in his 100th test

The flamboyant batter didn’t stop there and further brought up his third double hundred in Test cricket to make his 100^th Test even more memorable. Warner retired hurt after completing his double hundred as he was suffering from cramps. He was involved in a massive 239 run-stand with Smith for the third wicket.

Meanwhile, Twitter was abuzz as Warner finally reached the three-figure mark and ended his century drought. Here are some of the Tweets:

My man 😎
Best opener in world cricket in this generation no debate 👍
Double hundred 🔥🔥@davidwarner31#AUSvsSA pic.twitter.com/5QqC5KaxDp

— ×͜× Mʀ᭄✰Jᴏʜɴᴡɪᴄᴋ★ ࿐😈 (@valimaicr7) December 27, 2022

David Warner in
100th ODI - 124 vs India
100th Test - 200* + vs South Africa #DavidWarner

Next T20I he plays will be his 100th T20I.

— 𝕊ℍ𝕌𝔹ℍ𝔸𝕄🇮🇳 (@Cric_Shub) December 27, 2022

Boxing DAY test in AUSTRALIA is love❤. How engaging the crowd is. Proper sight to see.
David WARNER~an absolute LEGEND. Man who have larger than life potential. The comeback after every setback.
But sad to see AFRICA are battling with their bowling only, nothing from BATTERS.

— rkp rishi (@rkprishi2) December 27, 2022

Congratulations David....well done.....big fan from India ❤️

— Gupteswar Pradhan🇮🇳 (@gpr_1504) December 27, 2022

David Warner will always be my No. 1 Aussie ❤️✨️

— Samriddhi✨️ (@SamSingh1312) December 27, 2022

I love David Warner mate. Not sure what u on bout

— timmy (@timmyjones66) December 27, 2022

Champion 💪🏆 @davidwarner31 on fire

— Phani Indukuri (@pindukuri) December 27, 2022

Warner is a Warrior !! 🙌@davidwarner31 #AUSvsSA

— Vishal Jain (@vvj_61193) December 27, 2022

Players to score a 2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ on their 100th Test:

- Joe Root
- @davidwarner31

End of list.

A knock to remember for his life 👏#AUSvSA pic.twitter.com/3Mn8B60GcM

— Cricketangon (@cricketangon) December 27, 2022

Absolute Champion 🙌

— Vishvendra Jangu (@JanguVishvendra) December 27, 2022

As much as he's a divisive character, you have to give credit to David Warner. A 200 in his 100th test is quite the feat!

— Chevyhh (@Chevyhh) December 27, 2022

A real fighter @davidwarner31 hearty congratulations for the ton on your 100th test appearance. 🙏👏❤️ https://t.co/VDr9Qtcv7W

— Narayan Sahoo (@inarayan4u) December 27, 2022