Fresh from his rather sensational claims that he could turn around and come out of retirement to play for the Australian Test team again, David Warner, has given fans something new to discuss online.

Barely a month after this summer’s opening Test between Australia and India, the former batsman has sent the cricket world into disarray after claiming he could return to resolve Pat Cummins’ crisis over who should open the batting for Australia this summer.

Warner, 38, who retired last year, claimed he could come out of retirement and rejoin the Test team for one last hurray, as Australia scrambled to find a new batsman. ‘opening.

While some saw it as a serious indication that Warner wanted to return, others, including Cummins and Usman Khawaja, mocked the Sydney Thunder captain’s comments.

But it seems Warner has returned to the Test fold, one way or another, as on Thursday he was part of Fox Cricket’s expert panel for the opening day of the first Test.

This came after the 37-year-old, who has completed over 8,400 Test runs for Australia, made his television debut earlier this month as Australia began their ODI series against Pakistan in MCG.

David Warner (right) appeared in Fox Footy’s pundit team for Australia’s opening Test

Australia began their summer of Test cricket against India in Perth on Thursday morning

But Warner was criticized by fans online for his comment, with some asking why he was in the comments box.

But on Thursday, some fans were divided over Warner’s comment and did not hesitate to give their assessment on the cricketer’s commentary skills.

“I think Fox Cricket may be overestimating the public’s desire to hear David Warner,” wrote one user on X (formerly Twitter).

Another added: “Fox Cricket We have seven million cameras.

“TV Ratings: All We Want Is No David Warner.”

“Activate the cricket. Hears David Warner. Turn off the cricket,” added another.

“Wake up to hear David Warner and Michael Vaughan on a call. Nightmare stuff,” wrote another.

One even said: “@FoxCricket I would rather be hungover on a plane, sitting next to a crying baby than listen to David Warner’s commentary.”

The comments came during a busy day of cricket, with Australia bowling out India for just 150 runs before struggling to score themselves at the Perth ground, losing five wickets for 42 runs.

Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to question Warner’s commentary for the opening Test match

Australia would face India for just 150 runs before the tourists hit back.

India would return the favor, with Steve Smith dismissed for an LBW by Jasprit Bumrah

Foxtel Group CEO Patrick Delany announced in February that Warner would join the commentary team for the summer of cricket in February, as the network looks to rival Channel Seven for their coverage.

He appeared on a blockbuster panel featuring former stars including Adam Gilchrist, Ravi Shastri and Brett Lee.

“David Warner has been one of our most exciting cricketers since bursting onto the international stage in 2009, and we are delighted to have him join our world-class FOX CRICKET team,” said Delany.

“A fiercely loyal and tough competitor on the field, he is an exceptional analyst of the game and will bring unique insights and perspective to our Fox Sports coverage via FOX CRICKET on Foxtel and Kayo Sports.”

Fox Sports Executive Director Steve Crawley added: “We will never replace Shane Warne or Andrew Symonds on the FOX CRICKET commentary team. But if you were given just one chance to pick one rookie out of everyone in cricket, you’d pick David Warner.

“When he came out to bat, you could double your audience. He made cricket exciting.

“And he is the same in the twilight of his career as he was at the beginning – a courageous and fearless individual.

“I’ve been around sports broadcasting for a long time and I believe David Warner is made to commentate, just like he was made to open the batting. He is welcome to our Fox team.