Cricket legend David Warner has floated a shock change to politics.
The retired opener, who amassed simply shy of 19,000 runs for Australia and is arguably the nation’s best three-format participant, bowed out from nationwide duties final 12 months.
The 38-year-old remains to be plying his commerce in home T20 competitions, starring for the Sydney Thunder as they made the Massive Bash remaining this previous summer time.
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Nevertheless, in a stunning social media submit on Monday evening, Warner requested his 2.7 million followers whether or not he ought to make the change to parliament.
David Warner. Getty
“I feel I would like to hitch and change into a member of parliament!! Ideas???,” he mentioned by way of X.
When quizzed on the place he would slot in Australia’s political panorama, Warner mentioned he would wish to again native merchandise.
“Love the perception, extra about what does everybody want and need,” he mentioned.
“Decrease revenue tax, extra money in peoples (sic) pockets, elevate GST. Undecided what the reply is. However we have to defend residence first!!! Again Australian merchandise.”
Warner has lengthy been a polarising determine in Aussie sports activities, however has a big profile and is without doubt one of the nation’s most recognisable athletes.
Whereas unlikely, a possible transfer into politics might see him observe Wallabies nice David Pocock, who’s an unbiased senator within the ACT.
Rugby league legend Glenn Lazarus additionally had a short stint in politics from 2013 to 2017, whereas his former Raiders teammate Mal Meninga had maybe essentially the most notorious transition, quitting his political profession in his first radio interview after making the change.
