Humble David Warner readies himself with ‘respect to opposition'

We might see a sober and calmer version of Australian opener David Warner in the upcoming series against India as the left-hander has said that he has been trying to learn the art of respecting the opposition and answering their engagements calls with his bat. He also believes that if one does not engage with whatever is thrown at an individual, the effect gets reversed and it does not influence performances. He also said that the Indian team enjoys having a bit of banter with the Australian team but suggested his teammates opt-out of it in the upcoming series.

“The last time we toured in India they really engaged us like that. We’re learning over time, especially myself, that if you look not to engage in that you’re almost reversing the effect by ignoring it, trying to take it in, and using your bat,” news agency AFP quoted Warner as saying.

He also suggested that the effects of losing temper trickle down to teammates and it may harm the performance of other players in the group which ultimately can change the outcome of a game.

“You don’t know the effect it will have on your teammates, so you have to be a bit more humble and be more respectful to the opposition,” Warner added.

Warner also expressed concerns about the image his behaviour on the field leaves on his kids and he said that being patient is the key to be a role model for kids which he is trying to achieve both on and off the field.

“You have to be patient, not get too aggressive, not get angry when the kids aren’t listening. So I’m getting tested on and off the field,” Warner concluded on his change in attitude on on-field behaviour.

Australia and India are set to lock horns with a three-match T20 series scheduled to start later this month, followed by ODI and Test series.

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