WATCH: Shan Masood presents Babar Azam's signed jersey to David Warner

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Pakistan Test captain, Shan Masood, honored David Warner's retirement from Test cricket by presenting him with a special gift—a signed shirt by Babar Azam and the entire Pakistani team on Saturday.

Shan Masood's kind gesture towards David Warner captures the admiration of many#PAKvsAUS #DavidWarner pic.twitter.com/AWgKsIx0QQ

— Cricket Pakistan (@cricketpakcompk) January 6, 2024

Warner bid farewell to Test cricket after his final match against Pakistan in Sydney, marking the end of an illustrious career.

In his 112th Test match, Warner, alongside childhood friend Usman Khawaja, shared an emotional hug at the boundary before commencing his final innings. 

As a gesture of respect, the Pakistan team formed a guard of honor for Warner as he made his way onto the field for one last time.

Although Warner didn't have the chance to finish the game with a match-winning performance, his contribution of 57 runs aided Australia in comfortably achieving a modest target of 130 runs.

This victory led Australia to sweep the series 3-0 against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

As Warner departed the field, a crowd of over 22,000 spectators at his beloved Sydney Cricket Ground rose to give him a final ovation, recognizing his remarkable cricket journey.

Warner's incredible Test career spans 112 matches, amassing a total of 8,786 runs at an average of 44.59, including 26 centuries since his debut against New Zealand in 2011.

Expressing his gratitude after the match, Warner emotionally thanked his family, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout his career. He particularly praised his wife, Candice, for her significant role in his life and career.

"I owe credit to my parents for giving me a beautiful and great upbringing. My brother Steve, I followed in his footsteps. And then Candice [Warner’s wife] came along and sort of got me in line. We've had a beautiful family and I cherish every moment I get with them. I love them to death and I'm not going to keep carrying on because I'll get too emotional. But thank you, Candice, for what you've done. You mean the world to me, and I appreciate it,” Warner said.

Reflecting on his legacy, Warner hoped to be remembered as an exciting and entertaining player who brought joy to the spectators. He encouraged aspiring cricketers to work hard and emphasized the importance of Test cricket as the pinnacle of the sport.

"[Would like to be remembered as] exciting, entertaining, and I hope I put a smile on everyone's face with the way that I played and hopefully the young kids out there can follow in my footsteps. White ball cricket to Test cricket. It's the pinnacle of our sport. So keep working hard to play the red ball game because it's entertaining as well," he concluded.