Happy Birthday David Warner: Here's an unknown side of the Australian cricketer

Australian cricketer and Delhi Capitals' star opener David Warner is celebrating his 36th birthday today. But did you know the swashbuckling batsman is a social media celebrity?

The left-handed Australian opener is better known in India as one of the biggest IPL stars. As captain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad, he has won the IPL title and is the proud owner of three orange caps as the highest run-getter in three editions of the Indian Premier League. Today, on David Warner's birthday, we look at another side of the prolific scorer and owner of 24 test matches, 18 ODI and one T-20 century.

The other side of Warner
The COVID-19 lockdown presented a new Warner to his fans. Warner started creating reels and kept his fans entertained on Instagram. His hilarious reels have made him a household favourite in India, not only with his followers but even with non-cricket lovers as well.


Best Reels
Among Warner’s best (in reels!) is the one where he does the Butta Boman dance with his wife, Candice. The two are seen reproducing the dance scene of actors Allu Arjun and Puja Hegde from the film Ala. The other is where Warner morphs Salman Khan's role in the movie Sultan.

David Warner now has 9.7 million followers on Instagram.

FAQs
Warner’s unique achievement in cricket
Among many cricketing feats, Warner is the only cricketer selected for the national team without formal exposure to first-class cricket.

Who is Candice Warner?
Candice, 37, married David Warner in 2015. She is a former professional ironwoman, in addition to being a certified surf lifesaver.