David Warner Counters Barmy Army’s Remarks with Statistical Rebuttal
David Warner, former Australian opening batsman, responded to the Barmy Army’s tweet on X after the fan group targeted him during the three‑match Test series between England and Pakistan. The exchange quickly attracted online attention, as Warner paired a pointed statistical critique with a reference to a recent off‑field controversy involving the English side.
The Barmy Army, renowned for its sharp social‑media contests directed at opponents, posted a mocking message aimed at highlighting Warner’s inconsistent performances. It recalled his two ducking spells at Hobart in 2022 and Old Trafford in 2019, when he were out for zero twice against England during those matches.
A brief apology regarding a time‑zone delay preceded Warner transforming the discussion into a statistical challenge aimed at England’s bowlers.
“Hey guys, sorry time zone got the best of me. Interesting stat. When was the last time I went 42 innings without a Test hundred?? Oh do you guys still have a curfew, asking for a mate “, wrote Warner on his X account.
Hey guys, sorry time zone got the best of me. Interesting stat. When was the last time I went 42 innings without a test hundred?? Oh do you guys still have a curfew, asking for a mate
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David Warner (@davidwarner31) September 11, 2026
Warner’s history with the Barmy Army and Stuart Broad
“42 innings without a Test hundred” was crafted as a counter‑attack toward English players, implying that one or more Test greats of the nation had endured that many consecutive appearances without achieving a three‑figure score. Warner deliberately eschewed naming a particular captain, intentionally letting the implication remain open.
His closing remark about a personal “curfew” — and the accompanying laughing emoji — served as a tongue‑in‑cheek jab at the broader controversies surrounding England’s attack, attempting to defuse tension while critiquing perceived lax standards.
Warner’s legacy continues
Warner’s relationship with the Barmy Army is well documented. The fan group’s frequent tirades have historically been linked to his struggling record against Stewart Broad, whose resistance to Warner’s play spanned 17 separate encounters throughout their careers. Broad retired from all formats after the 2023 Ashes.
David Warner sealed his Test career with more than 8,500 runs and 26 centuries, hanging up his boots in January 2024. Parallelly, he announced his ODI retirement on 25 June 2024 following Australia’s exit from the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
