'That's their character': David Warner shrugs off 'personal abuse' ahead of New Zealand series
David Warner has shrugged off the potential of personal abuse from New Zealand fans, with the retiring Australian opener set to partake in the upcoming T20 series.
The 37-year-old, who stepped away from Test and ODI cricket this summer, will remain in the green and gold lineup in the shortest form of the game, before likely bowing out from international duties after the T20 World Cup later this year.
Warner will feature in the three-game series, beginning on Wednesday night, while a litany of other big names are slated to line up as preparation mounts for the mid-year tournament, which will be held in the West Indies and United States.
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Speaking to the media on Monday, the polarising left-hander acknowledged the potential for a heated reception after his past experiences in New Zealand, but believes it won't make an impact on his performances.
David Warner will travel to New Zealand for the final time for a three-game T20 series. Getty
"They got personal, but if they have to get personal, that's their character ... I just go about my business," Warner said.
"That's upon each individual, if that's what they feel like they have to do, then so be it. If you want to pay your money to come and abuse people, you have to go back and lay in your own bed.
"We're here to play the game of cricket that we love, enjoy and put bums on seats to keep the game going."
Warner hasn't exactly been a beloved figure from opposition fans over the course of his career, with overseas crowds in England and South Africa particularly voicing their disdain for the big-hitting batter.
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But despite some hostility shown in the past in New Zealand, Warner admitted there should be more tours for the Aussies in the future, despite the scheduling conflicts.
"I definitely think Australia should come over here more," he said.
"I don't know why the reasons we haven't come over here.
"We enjoy coming over here and playing."
