David Warner has flown in through helicopter for the Thunder’s newest Huge Bash League sport — a blockbuster Sydney derby towards the Sixers on the SCG.
Key factors:
- David Warner was at his brother’s wedding ceremony within the Hunter Valley
- He has performed 9 video games for the Sydney Thunder since being part of their inaugural BBL squad
- The Thunder are out of finals rivalry, however Warner mentioned he needs to entertain for the final three video games
Lower than every week after ending his Check profession on the identical floor, Warner flew in from his brother’s wedding ceremony within the Hunter Valley and touched down a couple of hours earlier than the conflict with Steve Smith’s Sixers.
“It was good, it was fairly cool,” Warner informed Channel Seven.
“To see Sydney from up above on a cracking day was superb. It was superb to see my brother wed along with his spouse Emily. It was an ideal night.
“I’ve completed my utmost greatest to get down right here and hopefully put some runs on the board.
“I would appear like a little bit of a goose if I do not get any runs however it’s my contribution to not simply the BBL however Australian cricket.
“I need to be out right here. I need to entertain. I need to attempt to assist our group win the following three video games.”
Warner was a part of the Thunder’s inaugural BBL squad again in 2011, however worldwide duties meant he solely performed one sport in every of the primary three seasons.
He then missed eight seasons altogether earlier than returning for the ultimate six matches of the Thunder’s marketing campaign final summer time, however was not capable of get into his work, with a prime rating of 36 because the Thunder misplaced to the Brisbane Warmth in a rain-soaked eliminator closing.
The Thunder are out of the finals race this season, however it’s hoped Warner’s return will introduce some spark for the ultimate three video games of the season.
After the Sydney Smash, the Thunder journey to Canberra to tackle Adelaide, earlier than ending the season again in Sydney towards the Melbourne Renegades on Wednesday.
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