'The last walk of Davey': Fans flood X with wishes for David Warner as batter retires from Test cricket

In a spectacular finale, David Warner wrapped up his illustrious Test career with a dazzling 57-run innings, helping in Australia's dominant eight-wicket victory over Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in the 3rd Test. The renowned opener bid adieu to the longest format of the game in a dream-like departure, exiting the SCG field to thunderous applause from an appreciative audience.

With Australia just 11 runs away from a clean sweep in the three-match Test series, Warner's innings concluded with an lbw dismissal by Sajid Khan, prompting a spirited ovation from the SCG crowd in recognition of Warner's extraordinary career. Leaving behind a legacy in Test cricket, Warner amassed 8786 runs at an average of 44.59, featuring 26 centuries, three double tons, and 36 fifties.

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Warner's final on-field appearance was accompanied by a heartfelt tribute, with "Thanks Dave" inscribed alongside his iconic leap depicted on the ground in front of the Members Stand. 

Fans quickly took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to shower praise on the batter and discuss the memorable "last walk of Davey."

In Australia's pursuit of the 130-run target, Usman Khawaja was the lone batsman dismissed, falling lbw to Khan without scoring. Marnus Labuschagne scored 62, and Steve Smith (4) was at the crease when Australia secured the victory.

The Men in Green set the stage with scores of 313 and 115, to which Australia responded with 299 and 130-2. On Day 3, Josh Hazlewood's impressive 4-16 spell had previously dismantled the Pakistan lineup, leaving them with minimal resistance. 

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Despite Pakistan's efforts, including a 42-run partnership for the eighth wicket between Mohammad Rizwan (28) and Aamir Jamal (18), Nathan Lyon's brilliance at leg slip hastened their collapse, and he finished with 3-36.

This Test followed Australia's substantial victories in the first two tests of the series: a 360-run triumph in Perth and a 79-run win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.