Truth about David Warner's baggy green mystery finally comes out

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FE Team | Published: January 15, 2024 23:03:09

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The mystery surrounding David Warner's missing Baggy Green caps seems to have finally been solved, according to British daily newspaper The Daily Mail.
The veteran opener made a desperate plea for the return of his treasured caps after they were lost en route to his farewell Test at the SCG.
Warner posted a heartfelt video to social media to say that his backpack had been lost in transit between the second Test in Melbourne and the team's arrival in Sydney.
The Baggy Green caps reappeared just after the Test started, but Warner did not give any details about where they had been or who had taken them.
Candice Warner also side-stepped queries about the mystery when she appeared on Channel Seven's Sunrise last Friday, saying it was a 'question for security management'.
It has now been revealed by the Sydney Morning Herald that the bag containing the caps never left its spot with the rest of the baggage in the team's room at the Intercontinental hotel in Double Bay.
Two sources, speaking anonymously, revealed that his bag had travelled with the rest of the team's gear from Melbourne to Sydney.
That means Qantas' search for the bag in Melbourne was a waste of time. The backpack was placed in a smaller cricket bag known as a 'half coffin', rather than a bigger 'full coffin' bag, which is what Warner thought it would most likely be found in.
Adding to the confusion, the bag that contained Warner's backpack was placed in a different part of the room to Warner's other gear - and the 'David Warner' label was tucked underneath the bag and went unseen by those searching for it.
The Baggy Green saga became a huge talking point, with Anthony Albanese joining the chorus of those begging for the return of Warner's cap, sending Sunrise reporter Liam Tapper a message that he read out on air on Wednesday morning.
'A missing baggy green? Well, that's just not cricket!' the Prime Minister's text read. 'Davey's earned the right to wear his one final time. If you can help, let's make it happen.'
Pakistan captain Shan Masood also came out in support of Warner, calling for the baggy green's return during his pre-match press conference.
'There should be a countrywide search right now from the Australian government,' he said.
'We might need the best of detectives to get that back, (Warner) has been a great ambassador, and he deserves every bit of respect, every bit of celebration for his unbelievable career.'
Warner posted a desperate plea for help finding the caps on his social media accounts.
'Unfortunately somebody has taken my backpack out of my luggage which had my backpack and my girls' presents in there,' Warner said.
'Inside this backpack was my baggy green. It's sentimental to me. It's something I'd love to have in my hands walking out there this week.
'If it's the backpack you really wanted, I have a spare one here. You won't get into trouble.
'Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media. I'm happy to give this to you if you return my baggy greens.'
Eventually, another check through all 64 bags in the room by the team manager located the half-coffin bag that contained the backpack with the Baggy Greens.
A very relieved Warner got to wear his caps for the final two days of his last Test.