David Warner is set to bat in his own baggy green one last time after his lost caps were relocated midway through his final Test for Australia.
Warner’s two baggy greens had gone missing in transit between Melbourne and Sydney this week, with the legendary opener claiming on Tuesday it had been stolen from his luggage.
Ahead of day three in the third Test with Pakistan at the SCG, Warner took to Instagram to reveal the caps had been found.
“It’s a load off my shoulders going into the last couple of days,” Warner said.
“Any cricketer knows how special their cap is and I’ll cherish this for the rest of my life.
“I’m very grateful to all those involved in locating it, the Qantas team, the freight company, the hotel and our own team management.
“I really appreciate it so thank you all.”
Warner had been forced to bat in a replacement baggy green during the first innings of the Test, making 34 before tapping a turning Salman Agha delivery into the slips cordon.
Warner is likely to have one more chance to bat for Australia in his 112th and final Test, played at his spiritual home.
But the extent of his time at the crease will depend on Sydney’s weather and Pakistan’s second innings total.
Australia resume at 2-116 on day three after bad light and wet weather washed out the entire third session on Thursday.
Any wet weather is expected to clear by Friday afternoon.