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David Warner takes paternity leave to welcome third child

32-year-old David Warner, who returned to play for international cricket after serving a one-year ban for the ‘sandpapergate scandal’ in South Africa, is in the form of his life. The stocky left-hander is currently the 3rd highest run-scorer in the ongoing World Cup with 516 runs from 8 matches at an average of 73.71.

David Warner takes paternity leave to welcome third child

Australia's David Warner (R) speaks with teammates as they attend a training session at Lord's Cricket Ground in London on June 24, 2019, ahead of their 2019 Cricket World Cup group stage match against England. (Photo by Saeed KHAN/AFP)

Australian cricketer David Warner became the father of a third child on Sunday. Warner, who already has two daughters, was blessed with a third baby girl late night. He named his new daughter ‘Isla Rose Warner’.

The southpaw took to Instagram to share the good news.

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“We welcomed our newest family member Isla Rose Warner at 10:30pm late last night. @candywarner1 was absolutely amazing. Mum and Bub doing very well and her big sisters are over the moon,” wrote Warner on Instagram.

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Candice Warner, the wife of David Warner, also shared a post on Instagram with the complete family in a picture.

“Welcome to the world our gorgeous Isla Rose Warner. Born June 30th at 10:30pm. Our little family is now complete. Ivy and Indi are so proud of their sister. @davidwarner31 Your support was and is amazing. Isla we love you,” Mrs Warner wrote sharing her happiness.

32-year-old David Warner, who returned to play for international cricket after serving a one-year ban for the ‘sandpapergate scandal’ in South Africa, is in the form of his life. The stocky left-hander is currently the 3rd highest run-scorer in the ongoing World Cup with 516 runs from 8 matches at an average of 73.71.

The Australian team is on a week-long break after their convincing win against New Zealand before playing their final league match against South Africa in Manchester on 6 July.

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