David Warner’s undeniable weakness against Stuart Broad sets him apart from other Australian Test batters. The tally of Warner’s dismissals at the hands of Broad stands at a staggering 17, and there are still two Tests remaining in this year’s Ashes for Broad to potentially set a new record. Interestingly, the upcoming Ashes matches can be watched live and for free on 9Now, with full highlights and replays available after each day’s play.
Preceding Warner in the list is England’s Michael Atherton, who fell victim to Australian bowler Glenn McGrath 19 times. Also ranking high is Australia’s Arthur Morris, who was dismissed by England’s Alec Bedser 18 times. The significance of Broad’s dominance over Warner is not lost on the Australian batsman, who could only respond with a wry smile after yet another dismissal.
As Warner has aged, his confrontational approach with bowlers has mellowed. He admits to refraining from sledging, particularly in an era of franchise cricket where opponents often become teammates. Warner stated, “There is no sledging in the game today. I don’t see it, I don’t hear it. The banter has gone a little bit because of all the franchise cricket, but you can still have banter out there.”
In his early days, Warner would engage in verbal sparring with bowlers, aiming to unsettle them after hitting boundaries. However, he now finds alternative ways to motivate himself on the field, such as singing songs silently in his head. When prompted about his song choice at Old Trafford, Warner humorously declared, “Broady’s gonna get ya!”
Despite Broad’s dominance over him, Warner relishes the challenge and the constant battle. He stated, “I always love facing, not just Broady, but any fast bowler.” Warner acknowledged Broad’s exceptional skill and consistency, particularly against left-handed and top-order batsmen. He commended Broad’s ability to consistently hit the right areas and recognized him as one of the best bowlers for left-handers in the game today.
With Australia currently leading the Ashes 2-1, Warner remains determined to adapt and be brave in the face of Broad’s bowling prowess. The fourth Test, however, may be affected by rain throughout the five days. Australia has made changes to their lineup, opting for a full lineup of pace bowlers by including Josh Hazelwood and Cameron Green and dropping Todd Murphy and Mitch Marsh.
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