Sydney: Former Australian vice-captain David Warner on Thursday ahead of the third Test against New Zealand, took to Instagram to post an emotional message on photo-sharing application for Australians who are fighting the bushfires which are raging across the country.
Warner also shared the photo of a man who is sitting with a dog on a beach, facing bushfires.
Firefighters are real heroes: David Warner on bushfire crisis
Warner also shared the photo of a man who is sitting with a dog on a beach, facing bushfires.
David Warner
He captioned the post as-- "I just saw this pic and I'm still in shock. When we go out to play tomorrow, not just the Australian team, but New Zealand as well, we never forget how privileged we are to live where we do and to do what we do".
"My heart, my family's heart, are with you. These fires are beyond words. To every Firefighter, volunteer to every family, we are with you. You are the real heroes. You do us proud," he added.
In December last year, a match in the Big Bash League had to be abandoned due to smoke and poor air quality.
Warner has registered 141 runs so far in the ongoing Test series against New Zealand.
Australia has already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Both the teams will now lock horns in the third Test at Sydney, from January 3-7.