David Warner was seen saying 'inshallah mashallah' to Pakistani players

On the fourth day of the third test at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Pakistan and Australia faced off. After dismissing Pakistan for 115 in their second innings, Australia had to score 130 to win which they scored with only two wickets lost, winning the game by eight wickets. With this victory, Australia sealed the series with a 3-0 lead.

After the match, Warner was seen saying- 'Inshallah-mashallah' to Pakistani players. As the curtains drew on Warner's illustrious cricket career, the Australian opener opened up on another lesser-known aspect of his cricket. Notably, the Southpaw on many occasions has said that he shares a good camaraderie with players irrespective of their religious beliefs. Besides on day 1 of the Sydney Test he opened up about the rituals he usually follows before taking the strike in a game.

Shedding light on the rituals and sentiments that accompany his journey to the pitch, in a candid moment, Warner shared the pre-game exchange he had with fellow teammate, Usman Khawaja. Notably, his long-time opening partner Khawaja was the first Muslim player to represent Australia. Another Southpaw who has made his mark in the game made his debut as a matter of coincidence at the same venue where Warner called it time on his Test career. And it was none other than the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Hence, it comes as no surprise that Warner always respected the beliefs of his fellow openers.

"To be honest, not a lot goes through your mind when you're walking (out to bat). It is more going past the fans, embracing that and hoping that I can entertain. We might share a giggle, me and Uzzie. In the past, I've done that with a few other players, but it's all down here when you reach the turf, and you look around and we do a final couple of stretches – usually, I get on my knees, stretch my back a bit and then we look at each other, glove punch, and I always say to Uzzie, with his background, I always say 'Inshallah Mashallah' before we go out. It's something that I have always respected with him, and he always has a giggle back to me when I say it,” Warner said in an interview with Channel 7's Trent Copeland.

You really soak up what's around you, I have always treated every game as my last: Warner

These two words, rooted in Arabic, hold profound meaning for the prolific former Australian Test opener, David Warner. "Mashallah" translates to "God has willed it," expressing acknowledgement that something good has happened in the past. "Inshallah" means "if God has willed," referring to a future event. Warner's use of this language extends beyond the cricket field, as former IPL teammate Rashid Khan attested via the social media domain. Reflecting on the broader context of his cricketing journey, Warner emphasized the importance of soaking up the atmosphere before entering the ground. 

"You're ready to battle. But you really soak up what's around you. I have always treated every game as my last, and I have absolutely thoroughly enjoyed walking out there playing for Australia,” the 37-year-old added.

When asked about his family's presence in the stands, Warner revealed their seating arrangement and the challenges of being away from them during significant life events. However, he did not shy away from admitting that they are the most loyal supporters in the long run and the game is simply incomplete without their presence.

"They mean the world. You can't play this sport without your most loyal supporters,” Warner concluded.