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David Warner revealed he had 'absolutely nothing' left to give when he retired hurt following a marvellous double century against South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.
The 36-year-old ended a run of 27 innings without a Test ton and silenced the critics in style as he made 200 at the MCG in the second Test of the series against the Proteas.
Warner's highest score since he made an unbeaten 335 against Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval in November 2019 couldn't have come at a better time as he celebrated his 100th Test.
David Warner celebrates a majestic double-ton during day two of the Boxing Day Test
It also ended a dismal run of form. The veteran opener came into the Boxing Day Test averaging just 17.5 after a miserable return of 105 runs across the first three Tests of the summer and averaged just 21.64 this year.
With series in India and England - where he averages 24.25 and 26.04 respectively - looming large on the horizon next year, Warner's place in the team was under growing scrutiny.
But his gutsy effort took its toll as the searing-hot conditions at the MCG forced Warner down with
