David Warner's father Howard has expressed frustration over his son misplacing his Baggy Green, the Australian Test cap, just before his farewell Test. On December 2, Warner disclosed that his Baggy Green was missing, and he publicly requested its return on social media as he prepared for his final Test in his cricket career.
On the opening day of the New Year's Test in Sydney, Australia's opener Warner took to the field with a spare cap during the national anthem. He confirmed before the match began that, despite his public appeal, he had not been successful in locating his Baggy Green.
Howard expressed his fear that someone might have intentionally taken his son's Baggy Green and appealed to the individual to return it to the cricket star. Warner said on December 2 that he lost the Baggy Green during his journey from Melbourne to Sydney.
"Whatever scumbag has taken it is going to have to lay it off very shortly. They will find it dumped somewhere. I know he's emotional. He would love to walk out with that baggy green on but if he can't, he can't. What can you do," Warner's father told SEN Radio.
"Everyone in Australia knows about the Baggy Green," he added.
AUSTRALIA PM'S 'BAGGY GREEN' PLEA
Notably, the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, who hosted a reception for both teams on New Year's Day, also issued a public plea, urging the return of Warner's Baggy Green.
"Whoever knows anything about the missing caps, David Warner has represented Australia on more than 100 occasions; the baggy green caps belong to him. He has earned them and they should be returned," the Australian PM said.
Warner shared a heartfelt video on Instagram, emotionally appealing for the return of his Baggy Green on December 2. Warner's plea went beyond a mere request for his personal loss, it struck a chord with the cricketing community, acknowledging the profound significance of the cap. He even extended an offer of a spare backpack to the individual who might have taken it.
This wasn't the first time David Warner misplaced his Baggy Green. In 2017, before the Test tour of Bangladesh, he lost his original cap, which was later found by his wife Candice in a cupboard at home, along with a captaincy blazer.
The Baggy Green holds more significance than being just headgear; it stands as a cherished symbol of Australian cricket, embodying the pride and unity of those representing the national colours. It serves as a prestigious emblem, earned through hard work and bestowed upon players making their Test debut.
The cap's importance is so profound that legendary cricketer Shane Warne auctioned his for a substantial sum to support a charitable cause, highlighting its value beyond the cricket field.
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