In a heartfelt plea, Australian cricket stalwart David Warner has sought the return of his backpack, which was stolen during transit from Melbourne to Sydney airports, containing his cherished Baggy Green. The 37-year-old cricketer, set to retire from Test and ODI cricket after the third Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), made the emotional appeal through an Instagram post.
The Disheartening Incident
The incident unfolded when Warner’s backpack, housing his iconic Baggy Green, was stolen from his luggage during transportation from Melbourne Airport to Sydney Airport. Expressing his distress, Warner shared the unfortunate news on Instagram, stating, “Hi all, this is my last resort, but my backpack, which contained my Baggy Green, has been taken from my luggage, which was transported to Melbourne airport and flown on @qantas to Sydney a few days ago.”
Desperate Plea for Return
In the Instagram post, Warner directed a message to the individual responsible, saying, “If you are the person, who was either working for the company driving it to and from the airport or working for @qantas and have, by chance, just wanted the backpack, I have one for. I would be grateful if this were returned asap. Thanks.” He added that Qantas had checked their cameras and found no evidence of the theft but acknowledged blind spots.
Sentimental Value of Baggy Greens
Warner expressed the sentimental value of the Baggy Greens to him and stressed his desire to have them back before his final Test match. In a video message, he stated, “Unfortunately, someone has taken my backpack out of my actual luggage, which had my backpack and my girls’ presents in there. Inside this backpack was my Baggy Greens. That is sentimental to me, it’s something I would love to have back in my hands, walking out there come this week.”
Assurance and Offer
Despite the unfortunate incident, Warner assured the individual responsible that they could come forward and return the original backpack without facing any repercussions. In a generous gesture, he even offered to provide a spare backpack in exchange for the return of his prized Baggy Greens.
As the cricketing community rallies behind David Warner in his plea for the return of these symbolic cricketing artifacts, the search for the stolen backpack intensifies, adding a poignant chapter to the veteran cricketer’s illustrious career.
