‘Still on curfew?’: David Warner takes cheeky dig at Burma Army, England fans hit with ‘Stuart Broad’ meme

David Warner digging in the Burma Army (Agency Images) Former Australian opener David Warner found himself in a playful exchange on social media with England’s famous fan group, the Barmy Army, on Friday, and the banter quickly moved from Saim Ayub’s ducks to Marnus Labuschagne’s century-long drought, England’s curfew issues and Warner’s long-term issue with Stuart Broad.It all started when Burmy Army sacked Warner after Pakistan batsman Saim Ayub registered a pair of ducks in the final Test against England at Edgbaston. An England fans’ group released statistics showing that Ayub has now registered the pair twice on English soil.

Warner’s ’42 innings’ strike explained

In reply to the Burma Army, Warner wrote: “Interesting stat. When was the last time I went 42 innings without a Test hundred?”The link wasn’t really about Warner. The 42 innings was a cheeky dig at former Australian team-mate Marnus Labuschagne, who went on a long drought without a Test century. Labuschagne’s last Test hundred came against England at Headingley in 2023 and his drought stretched to 42 innings.But he wasn’t done. Then came the curfew.Warner followed his 42-innings reference with another jab: “Are you still on curfew? You’re asking about a friend.”This was a reference to England’s recent off-field disciplinary problems involving players breaking curfews and drinking. The matter has become a talking point around the England set-up, with fast bowler Brydon Cars among the players embroiled in recent controversy.

Burma Army brings up Stuart Broad

The Burmese Army were quick to strike, this time after one of Warner’s most famous Test weaknesses.“Nice to see you’re still nibbling outside, Dave. Some habits are hard.”The link was unmistakable: Stuart Broad.Warner has been dismissed by Broad 17 times in Test cricket, making the England seamer one of his most persistent foes. The rivalry became particularly famous during the Ashes, with Broad repeatedly finding Warner’s outside edge. The Burma Army basically told the retired opener that even after all these years he still can’t escape Broad’s jokes.

Warner has the last word

Finally, Warner seemed to call time on the stock exchange and replied: “Retired for a few years now! Eyes gone, I think you need a new target…”He then added another playful jab, suggesting that the Barmy Army might need more followers, joking that he might buy a few. Warner retired from international cricket in 2024, finishing with 8,786 Test runs from 112 matches, including 26 centuries.