The Australian opener, David Warner finally attained the redemption this past week when he was received the highest honor bestowed in Australian cricket- the Alan Border medal. His career had witnessed some downslide since two years ago as the aftermath of the Newlands ball-tampering scandal.

During his speech after receiving the Alan Border Medal, Warner failed to control his emotions while mentioning his wife Candice’s support in her revival from the nadir that was the ball-tampering scandal where his reputation was ripped to tatters. In fact, this has been the story of David Warner’s career. He has often been criticized for his on-field as his off-field shenanigans rather than his personal form. His drinking issues in the past are known to everyone.

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Warner, in the latest 98 Podcast revealed how his wife Candice saved his career by warning him to stop drinking and clubbing. He said, “I had a few misdemeanors [in the past]… when I was younger I used to drink a fair bit and burn the candle at both ends. You can do that when you’re young and I was able to do that – although I don’t condone it.”

Talking about how Candice told him her peace of mind, he said– “I got a bit of a slap to the back of the head. [Candice] was asking me questions like– Why are you not disciplined? Why are you drinking alcohol? Why are you not getting up early when you’re competing?”

Warner also went on to acknowledge that Candice left im no option than to listen to him even though all of his teammates drank. He also admitted that drinking alcohol was a culture in Aussie dressing rooms. 

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Warner further added, “You don’t realize what it takes to get to that next level… but if I didn’t change the way I was and what I was doing, I was out the door. We met at the right time and if I didn’t make my sacrifices, we probably wouldn’t be where we are today.I had to change and I changed for the better – and I have to credit Candice for that.”