In a historic moment at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia’s opener David Warner etched his name on the cricketing annals by becoming the country’s second-highest run-scorer across all three formats. That milestone was achieved with Warner’s resilient 38-run performance in the first innings of the second Test against Pakistan.

David Warner’s international cricket journey has now accumulated to an impressive 18,515 runs in 460 innings, showcasing a remarkable average of 42.56. Needing just 20 runs to surpass the iconic Steve Waugh’s tally of 18,496 runs, Warner embraced the challenge as he took to the middle to open the innings.

Despite an early scare with a dropped catch by Abdullah Shafique at two runs, Warner persevered and reached the coveted milestone in the 16th over, marked by a boundary off Hasan Ali. Unfortunately, his innings was cut short as he fell victim to Agha Salman’s bowling.

But Warner’s journey is far from over as he eyes the summit currently occupied by Ricky Ponting, who leads the chart with a staggering 27,368 runs in 667 innings. As Warner continues his pursuit, the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the unfolding chapters of his illustrious career.