David Warner took a trip down memory lane with a tear-jerking message to ‘all the young kids out there’ on Wednesday.
The legendary cricketer, 37, shared a throwback photo to Instagram which saw him as just a freckle-faced young boy wearing his very first baggy green cap.
Penning a lengthy message alongside the images, the veteran opener encouraged his young followers to always ‘remember your dreams are valid and worthy’.
‘I want to remind you that your dreams are incredibly important,’ he began his moving message to all aspiring cricketers and athletes.
‘Whatever it is that you aspire to be or achieve, remember that your dreams are valid and worth pursuing.’
David Warner, 37, (pictured) took a trip down memory lane with a tear-jerking message to ‘all the young kids out there’ on Wednesday
The legendary cricketer shared a throwback photo to Instagram which saw him as just a freckle-faced young boy wearing his very first baggy green cap
He continued: ‘Believe in yourself and your abilities, and never be afraid to dream big like I did.
‘Whether you dream of becoming a professional athlete, an artist, a teacher, or anything else, know that with hard work, dedication, and perseverance, you can turn your dreams into reality.
‘Don’t let anyone discourage you or tell you that your dreams are too big or too ambitious.’
Penning a lengthy message alongside the images, the veteran opener encouraged his young followers to always ‘remember your dreams are valid and worthy’
David went on to advise his followers to surround themselves ‘with people who support and encourage you’.
‘Remember that setbacks and challenges are a natural part of the journey toward making your dreams come true,’ he added.
The athlete finished off his sweet post by encouraging others to ‘stay focused, stay positive, and never stop believing in yourself and your dreams’.
‘I want to remind you that your dreams are incredibly important,’ he began his moving message to all aspiring cricketers and athletes
David shared three images in his emotional post, with the first being of himself as a child wearing his very first red, green and white cricket ensemble.
The next two photos showed David at his current age as he slipped the now aged baggy green back onto his head.
A baggy green is a cricket cap which has been worn by Australian Test cricketers since the early 1900s.
It has long been a symbol of national pride for the country and has been described as the ‘most famous cricket cap in the world’.
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