Perth fans ripped over 'disgraceful' Warner act

David Warner was named player of the series in Australia’s 2-1 T20 victory over the West Indies, but not everyone in the crowd was happy.

As Warner walked to the stage to receive his award following his final international on home soil, a chorus of boos came from the small Perth crowd that had hung around for an autograph following the presentation.

The boos were a stark contrast to the standing ovation he received from his home SCG crowd following his final Test innings in January.

While Warner – who confirmed Australia’s 37-run loss to the Windies would be his final international on Australian soil – didn’t seem bothered, ABC Grandstand commentator Clint Wheeldon teed off.

David Warner walking from the field following his final innings on Australian soil in Perth.

“Whatever you think of Warner, for the people in the crowd who booed him, that was a disgrace,” he said.

“That’s not the way Australians should farewell a player – very disappointing from Perth fans.”

Warner has been a polarising figure throughout his career, but has been particularly disliked in the West since the ball tampering saga.

Although Smith was captain, many fans pin the vast majority of the blame on Warner, particularly for putting the then-25-year-old Western Australian Cameron Bancroft, who was a junior member of the squad, in such a position.

Warner made 81 in Perth and was awarded player of the series.

Warner made scores of 70 (36), 22 (19) and 81 (49) in the Windies series to more than justify his spot in the team for the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean.

Incredibly, despite missing two Tests and three ODIs against the West Indies, his 472 topped Australia’s run-scoring for the home summer across all formats. Mitch Marsh was second with 442.

During the presentation, Adam Gilchrist probed the 37-year-old on his future beyond the West Indies series and probed as to whether or not he had reconsidered.

“No, no, I’m well and truly done,” Warner said.

“It’s time for the youngsters to come through and showcase their talent, we’ve got extreme talent here … we’re in good stead for the future.”

The T20 World Cup will be played in the US and the Caribbean, although Australia will play all their matches in the Caribbean.

The tournament begins with a clash between the US and Canada in Dallas, Texas on June 2 (AEST). Australia begins their campaign against Oman in Barbados on June 6 (AEST).