The third Test between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney will be David Warner's farewell match as he will call it quits to the longest format of the game and ODIs post the match. But right ahead of his swansong game something happened with Warner which turned heads. Warner on Tuesday, January 2, revealed that his iconic baggy green Australia Test cap might have been stolen. He took to social media for help, explaining that his backpack containing the cap didn't arrive in Sydney from Melbourne, where the second Test was held. Pakistani captain Shan Masood, taken aback upon hearing this news during a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground, and suggested that the Australian government should initiate a ‘countrywide search’ for the missing baggy green.
“There should be a country-wide search right now from the Australian Government. We might need the best of detectives to get that back,” Masood told reporters. ”(Warner) has been a great ambassador, and he deserves every bit of respect, every bit of celebration for his unbelievable career. He is an example to openers. Personally, love watching him bat but hopefully that doesn't happen for long in Sydney," said Masood.
Masood emphasised the significance of a Test cap, particularly the Australian one, which is iconic and traditionally kept unchanged throughout a player's career.
“Test cricket is the pinnacle and the Test cap is special. The way the Australians look after their Test caps, they wear them with pride. Sometimes we have changed our caps in the past but for them it's the same Baggy Green. I hope they find it. It's the most precious thing for any cricketer, and I hope David Warner gets it back,” Masood added.
Earlier, Warner, in his video caption, shared that his backpack containing gifts for his daughters and his cherished baggy green didn't arrive at Sydney Airport from Melbourne, where the second Test occurred.
"Hi all, this is my last resort, but my backpack, which contained my Baggy Green, has been taken from my luggage, which was transported to Melbourne airport and flown on @qantas to Sydney a few days ago," he says in the caption.
"It's sentimental to me. It's something I'd love to have in my hands walking out there this week. If it's the backpack you really wanted, I have a spare one here. You won't get into trouble," Warner says in the video. "Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media. I'm happy to give this to you if you return my Baggy Green."
Meanwhile, Australia won the first match by 360 runs and followed it up with emphatic 79-run victory over Pakistan in the first two Tests. Pat Cummins' brigade will be aiming for a clean sweep which is further extend Pakistan's winless streak in Australia.
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