'We need to protect home': Cricket legend David Warner teases political career

Cricket legend David Warner has floated a shock switch to politics.

The retired opener, who amassed just shy of 19,000 runs for Australia and is arguably the country's greatest three-format player, bowed out from national duties last year.

The 38-year-old is still plying his trade in domestic T20 competitions, starring for the Sydney Thunder as they made the Big Bash final this past summer.

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However, in a surprising social media post on Monday night, Warner asked his 2.7 million followers whether he should make the switch to parliament.

"I think I need to join and become a member of parliament!! Thoughts???," he said via X.

When quizzed on where he would fit in Australia's political landscape, Warner said he would want to back local products.

"Love the insight, more about what does everyone need and want," he said.

"Lower income tax, more money in peoples (sic) pockets, raise GST. Not sure what the answer is. But we need to protect home first!!! Back Australian products."

Warner has long been a polarising figure in Aussie sports, but has a large profile and is one of the country's most recognisable athletes.

While unlikely, a potential move into politics could see him follow Wallabies great David Pocock, who is an independent senator in the ACT.

Rugby league legend Glenn Lazarus also had a brief stint in politics from 2013 to 2017, while his former Raiders teammate Mal Meninga had perhaps the most infamous transition, quitting his political career in his first radio interview after making the switch.