David Warner Pleads For Return Of Missing Baggy Greens Ahead Of Final Test Appearance

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Australian opener David Warner has on Tuesday (January 2) made a plea for the return of his two baggy green caps after they went missing from his bag on the eve of his final Test match.

The veteran batsman said the caps were taken from his backpack during transit to Sydney ahead of Australia's third and final Test of the three-match series against Pakistan, starting from Wednesday (January 3) at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.

"Unfortunately, this is my last resort to do this," Warner said in a video on Instagram on the eve of his final Test appearance, adding that the reviewing of CCTV footage of the team hotel and Qantas were of no luck.

"A couple of days ago, our bags got freighted via Qantas. We've gone through CCTV footage, they've got some blind spots apparently, we spoke to the Quay West Hotel who we absolutely trust and have gone through their cameras, no one's come into our rooms.

"But unfortunately, someone has taken my backpack out of my actual luggage, which had my backpack and my girls' presents in there, inside this backpack was my baggy greens.

"It's sentimental to me, it's something I would love to have back in my hands walking out there come this week. If it is the backpack you really wanted, I have a spare one here, you won't get into trouble.

"Please reach out to Cricket Australia or myself via my social media and I'm happy to give this (backpack) to you if you return my baggy greens."

Pakistan captain Shan Masood also called for a 'country-wide search' for the missing caps and is hopeful that he finds the "most precious thing for any cricketer".

"There should be a country-wide search right now from the Australian Government. We might need the best of detectives to get that back," Masood told reporters on the eve of the SCG Test on Tuesday (January 2).

"He's been a great ambassador, and he deserves every bit of respect, every bit of celebration for his unbelievable career. I hope they find it. It's the most precious thing for any cricketer, and I hope David Warner gets it back."

Warner, who announced the SCG Test will be his final appearance in the longest format, also announced his retirement from One Day Internationals on Monday (January 1).