David Warner has called for the return of his baggy green cap after it went missing ahead of his final Test appearance for Australia.
Warner, who will retire from Test cricket after Australia’s SCG clash with Pakistan starting on Wednesday, said the cap appeared to have gone missing while his bags were in transit between Melbourne and Sydney.
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“This is my last resort to do this,” Warner said on Instagram.
“A couple of days ago, our bags got freighted via Qantas. We’ve gone through CCTV footage, they’ve got some blind spots apparently.
“We spoke to the Quay West Hotel, who we absolutely trust and have gone through their cameras. No-one’s come into our rooms.
“But unfortunately, someone has taken my backpack out of my actual luggage, which had my backpack and my girls’ presents in there, inside this backpack was my baggy green.
“It’s sentimental to me, it’s something I would love to have back in my hands walking out there come this week.
“If it is the backpack you really wanted, I have a spare one here, you won’t get into trouble.
“Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media and I’m happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens.”
Prior to Warner’s public plea, Australia captain Pat Cummins said he hoped his long-time teammate would enjoy a fitting farewell in his final Test.
“Personally, I think of him when he first came into the team,” Cummins said.
“He changed Test cricket. He was striking it at [an average of] 70, which was unheard of for an opening batter.
“So personally, I hope he gets the send-off he deserves this week.”
Cummins said he would be comfortable if selectors replaced Warner with a non-specialised opener.
All-rounder Cameron Green, who is yet to play a Test this series, has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Warner.
“Uzzie [Usman Khawaja] wasn’t a specialist opener until a spot opened up and he forced his way in,” he said.
“Ideally you’d have someone with experience opening but I don’t think it’s a blanket rule.
