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The Ashes 2023 | David Warner Joins Steve Smith, Allan Border & Ricky Ponting in an Elite List 

image-ljimlf1dDavid Warner in action [Source: AP]

In a remarkable turn of events, veteran Australian batter David Warner has completed 2000 Test runs against England. Warner, who has been a mainstay of the Australian batting lineup over the years, achieved the milestone during Australia's second innings in the ongoing Lord's Test and joined stalwarts like Steve Smith, Ricky Ponting and Allan Border etc.

Overall, legendary batter Don Bradman is the highest run-getter for Australia in Tests against holds England with 5028 runs at an astonishing average of 89.78, followed by Allan Border (3548 runs at 56.31), Steve Waugh (3200 runs at 58.18), who occupy the second and third position, respectively. Modern-day great Steve Smith sits at number four in the list, amassing 3176 runs at a magnificent average of 58.81. 

Talking about Warner, the swashbuckling southpaw is the 19th Australian batter to breach the 2000-run mark against England in Test cricket. Since debuting in 2011 against New Zealand, Warner has established himself as a vital cog in the Australian Test setup, playing numerous match-winning knocks for them over the years. 

Regarding the Lord's Test, Australia are in a commanding position, securing a lead of 138 runs with all ten second innings wickets in hand. As of writing, the visitors are 47 for no loss, with Warner and Usman Khawaja batting on 15* and 31*, respectively.