Watch: David Warner celebrates 200 with trademark jump, ends up getting injured

Australia and South Africa are facing off in the second Test which got underway on December 26, Monday, and it was the former who toyed with the Proteas on Day 2. To add more, post-crushing South Africa for 189 runs on the first day, the likes of David Warner and Steve Smith bounced back on Day 2 to stand up for the team. 

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Much to the delight of the Australian fans, both Warner and Smith played a stupendous innings, putting on a partnership of 239 for the third wicket. While the right-handed batter made his way back to the dressing room post scoring 85 runs, Warner, on the other hand, managed to reach the 200-run landmark making his 100th Test, a memorable one. 

However, his celebration after reaching 200 cost him his innings as he walked off the field after picking up a niggle. The southpaw, known for his roaring celebration after reaching a landmark, eventually picked up a niggle as he tried to celebrate the feat on Tuesday, forcing him to walk off the field. 

Watch the video here: 

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A double century for David Warner!

But his #OhWhatAFeeling jump comes at a cost! 😬#AUSvSA | @Toyota_Aus pic.twitter.com/RqJLcQpWHa

— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 27, 2022

Injury scares for Australia as David Warner, Cameron Green walk-off

It was a day of celebrations and worries for the Baggy Greens as two of their star players walked off due to minor concerns on Day 2. To add more, while the southpaw got retired hurt, Cameron Green, on the other hand, walked back to the pavilion after picking up an injury off Anrich Nortje’s delivery. 

However, Travis Head ensured that the Australians remained in the race, eventually pushing the score to 386/3 at stumps on Tuesday, by remaining unbeaten at 48. It remained to be seen if the likes of Green and Warner would make a comeback and finish their innings, although fans opined that it was highly unlikely. 

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As far as South Africa are concerned, it is a must-win game for the team to stay in the summit clash race of the Test championship. Given that India are just a series away from sealing the finals spot, the Proteas would look to make a comeback the next day and seal the game on the remaining days.