David Warner, the veteran Australian opener, has stated that he will not accept a central contract from Cricket Australia if offered one next year. Warner, who will retire from Test cricket in January 2024, wants to focus on playing white-ball cricket for Australia until the ICC T20 World Cup next year and potentially until the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. He cited the examples of other limited-overs specialists who continued playing beyond the age of 40. However, Warner emphasized that he won't take up a central contract as it would impact his participation in franchise T20 leagues and sponsorship opportunities. He wants the flexibility to choose which T20 competitions he plays in and spend more time with his family. Warner is currently in good form, leading Australia's run-scoring charts in the ongoing World Cup with two centuries.