NEW DELHI: Australia opener David Warner, who recently retired from Test and ODI cricket, has expressed excitement about his upcoming autobiography. While the publication date is yet to be announced, Warner believes that it will captivate readers’ attention due to its inclusion of details about the 2018 sandpaper-gate incident in Cape Town.
In a recent interview on the Prairie Club Fire podcast with Adam Gilchrist and Michael Vaughan, Warner stated, “It’s not potentially going to be around what I know, what others know because then it just becomes a tit-for-tat. It’s not that kind of story. I want it to be about my journey, my upbringing. There are going to be a few things in there. You have the Joe Root saga (when he punched Root in 2013).”

He further added, “There are so many different things in there, there are a lot of things in there. It’ll be an interesting read and when the time comes we can all pick it to pieces. There are going to be a lot of things in that book that I think are going to raise some eyebrows.”

Regarding the 2018 sandpaper-gate controversy, Warner acknowledged that it is something that has been widely discussed. However, he emphasized the importance of moving forward as a team, stating, “It’s really important that the Australian cricket team is in a great space, that we’re playing well in all three formats. I think that’s the utmost priority. My side of the story and all that, that could be told whenever.”
Warner also mentioned that he would need to make edits to the book, as the content has expanded from 1500 to approximately 2000 pages.

While Warner is regarded by many as a modern-day great, former Australia head coach John Buchanan holds a different opinion.
In an interview on SEN Radio, Buchanan stated, “I don’t think so. I think he’s certainly performed exceptionally well throughout his career, he sits on 8000+ runs, he’s played over 100 Test matches, over 160 ODIs, and nearly 100 T20s.”
He acknowledged Warner’s impressive statistics but reserved the label of “great” for individuals who have achieved extraordinary feats that others cannot match, citing Don Bradman, Glenn McGrath, and Shane Warne as examples.

Warner’s autobiography promises to provide a fascinating insight into his life and career, including aspects related to the 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal. Readers eagerly await its release to gain a deeper understanding of Warner’s journey.
(With inputs from IANS)