Cricket Bloopers: David Warner – The Entertainer We Didn’t Know We Needed
David Warner is not just popular in cricket for his explosive batting style, but also for his entertaining personality. Whether it is dance moves on the field or some funny interactions with the opponent players, Warner has done it all to add a thrill to the game.
He might have retired from cricket in some formats, but true cricket fans can never forget his bloopers. From viral dance moves on the internet to cheeky reactions with the other players on the field, Warner got his own highlight reel when it comes to the funny moments. Let’s take a look at some of the moments when David Warner entertained the fans.
Sword Celebration
One of the top David Warner moments, which will be remembered by every Indian fan, came during the IPL 2023 season. In the match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, the latter aimed for a win to finish the campaign in the top two. On the other hand, Delhi was already holding the last spot in the standings.
David Warner surely played like a lone warrior for Delhi during the game, having scored 86 runs for the team. Still, it was not enough for Delhi to win, as they lost the game by 77 runs. But during the match, he shared a light-hearted and hilarious moment with Ravindra Jadeja, the almighty all-rounder of CSK.
The beautiful moment between David Warner and Ravindra Jadeja.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 20, 2023
Warner doing sword celebration, Jadeja smiles! pic.twitter.com/ORGTLD6Azp
Jadeja, known as the most accurate fielder, was about to throw the ball towards the bowler’s end, preventing Warner from taking a run. But Warner did the Sword celebration while standing away from the crease, which made Jadeja and other CSK players lose character and break into laughter.
Mankad Jibe
Ravichandran Ashwin, the best spinner for Indian cricket in the modern generation, is also known for his unusual way of dismissing the batsmen via Mankad. In IPL 2019, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab went against each other, where Warner and Ashwin shared an amazing moment.
When Ashwin came to bowl a delivery, Warner did a playful act by making his bat touch the crease and then slid it back to the line when Ashwin came near. This was a playful jibe by Warner at the unwanted type of dismissal done by Ashwin to Jos Buttler previously. The moment not only made players laugh out, even the crowd also able to enjoyed the same.
This was yet another way in which David Warner played some cheeky digs to the other players, showcasing his humour on the crease. The commentators who were present at that time called this a “cheeky anti‑Mankad manoeuvre,” which invited more laughter.
Mimics Pakistan Celebrations
In 2022, Australia went on a tour of Pakistan, and Warner added a touch of his playful celebrations during the final Test. The last match of the series was being played in Lahore, which was also a series decider for both teams, as the first two games resulted in a draw.
Pakistan’s batting line-up struggled, exposing the lower order to bowlers such as Nathan Lyon. He was further able to take more wickets in the game by dismissing Hasan Ali, which invited a hilarious moment by David Warner following his dismissal. After the wicket, Warner performed the celebration of Hasan Ali, acting as a perfect mimic of the same.
This gesture also invited laughter from Pakistani players and media outlets, as various fans and players laughed off the same. It was not just the celebration of Warner which made this match different, as it was also the moment when Pakistan lost a series to Australia at home since 1998.
Dance Moves During the Match
David Warner surely did spend a lot of time on TikTok, which was visible through his social media handles, and one cannot deny the fact that he got some moves. During the first Test match between Pakistan and Australia, the match was getting a lot boring for the fans, due to the lack of thrilling moments, which made it close to a draw.
However, David Warner thought of taking the moment to entertain the crowd. To do this, he started pulling off some dance moves while he fielded along the boundary line. This moment surely did fascinate the fans and made them much more engaged in the game than they were previously.
This lighthearted moment by Warner shows that he is not only a box office hit with the bat, but also with his dancing moves. Some fans also said that Warner tried to copy Virat Kohli, as the Indian star also showcased similar moves in a match previously, which helped him to entertain the crowd.
Returning Thampi’s Shoe
How funny an IPL match could be was shown by David Warner during the 10th edition of the tournament. A hilarious moment took place in the match between the Gujarat Lions and Sunrisers Hyderabad, where Gujarat batted first and were not able to score well against Hyderabad.
Given the target of 136 runs, Gujarat Lions knew it was their game to lose, which also made their fans lose the energy to support the team. However, in the 10th over, Basil Thampi bowled a delivery to Moises Henriques while David Warner stood at the non-striker’s end. In an attempt to stop the ball, Thampi’s shoe fell to the ground, and he was also unable to stop the ball.
Warner, who was eager to complete his run, stopped near Thampi, picked up his shoe, and handed it to him. After he did this, he went on to complete the run successfully, marking a hilarious moment for the fans in the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Bat Banter with Kohli
David Warner is not just a player who holds banters on the field; he also pulls out some hilarious moments even on social media platforms. Apart from his TikTok moments, during 2020, David Warner shared an image on his Instagram account, showcasing the bat collection he holds.
Approximately 20 bats were present in the image, as Warner captioned it by saying, “Stock Taking time!!” This post attracted a lot more attention from the fans than usual, as Virat Kohli, then the Indian captain, also commented on the same. Kohli said, “And you need one more bat from me,” showcasing that Warner demanded a bat from Kohli in the ODI series.
He could not hold back and replied to Kohli’s comment by saying, “@virat.kohli, as I said, I need just one.” Various fans still say that it was David Warner who made it famous among the youngsters to ask for a bat from Virat Kohli, which we have already seen these days from players such as Rinku Singh.
Laughing at His Form
In 2021, David Warner suffered a downfall in his form, due to which he was not able to perform well in the T20 World Cup warm-up matches. Along with that, he was also dropped from the playing XI of Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL, which could’ve demotivated any player. But Warner is able to turn things into entertainment whenever he wants.
During an interview, he was asked about his form, to which Warner responded by saying that it is “quite funny” and he also “has hardly played any cricket.” These playful jibes were not just for the interviewers; it was also for those who questioned his form ahead of the tournament.
The way in which Warner knocked the trolls off is still remembered by the cricket fans, as he went on to be among the key batsmen for Australia in the T20 World Cup. With the help of his amazing performances, Australia was able to lift its maiden T20 World Cup title.
Special Mention: Warner’s Pushpa Style
How can we forget David Warner and his love for Telugu Cinema, which has been visible to the fans both on and off the field? He admires the Pushpa movie to a great extent, and it was also seen in the 2023 World Cup warm-up match against Pakistan. After taking the catch of Abdullah Shafique, David Warner did the iconic Pushpa celebration.
With this celebration, the fans were thrilled and also entertained, as the video of his celebration quickly went viral on the internet. After completing his 21st hundred in the ODI format, Warner did the same celebration, giving more blooper moments to the fans. In a viral video, he was seen doing the viral Srivalli dance steps at the boundary line.
Besides that, David Warner also shared a video on his Instagram handle with his entire family, where all of them performed the Srivalli dance steps. The video received so much love from the Indian fans that even Allu Arjun, who was the main actor in the Pushpa movie, commented on his post.
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