David Warner wants to play golf at this unique Lahore course

Australian cricket star and Karachi Kings captain David Warner has taken to social media to make an unusual request ahead of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 10 playoffs; not for team strategy tips, but for a round of golf.

In a light-hearted post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, Warner tagged the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Karachi Kings while asking, "Anyone got a contact for Raya in Lahore for golf, please? We've heard amazing things about it. Thank you! Been trying for weeks to play there."

Warner's post quickly gained attention from fans, many of whom praised his interest in exploring Lahore beyond the cricket field. The Australian opener is known for his off-field charisma, and his attempt to fit in a round of golf has only added to his popularity among PSL followers.

Anyone got a contact for Raya in Lahore for golf please, we’ve heard amazing things about it. Thanks you! Been trying for weeks to play there. @TheRealPCB @KarachiKingsARY

— David Warner (@davidwarner31) May 20, 2025

Karachi Kings recently suffered a tough loss against Islamabad United in a high-scoring encounter during the group stage of PSL 10. Chasing a mammoth 252-run target, Karachi were bowled out for 172 in 18.2 overs.

Warner led from the front with a solid knock of 43 off 28 balls, hitting two sixes and four boundaries. However, the rest of the batting line-up couldn't keep up with the required run rate. Islamabad's captain, Shadab Khan, was the standout performer with the ball, claiming four wickets.

Alex Hales was named Player of the Match for his explosive innings of 88 off just 35 balls, which featured eight sixes and six fours. His knock helped Islamabad climb to second place on the points table, tying with Karachi Kings on 12 points but ahead on Net Run Rate (NRR).

Despite the defeat, Karachi Kings have qualified for the playoffs and are set to face arch-rivals Lahore Qalandars in the eliminator on May 22 at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium.

Speaking after the match, Warner remained optimistic and called for a reset ahead of the knockout stage.

"We can let this one go and focus on winning the remaining three games to secure the silverware. We have a couple of days to regroup, and we must bounce back stronger," he said during the post-match presentation.

He also broke down what went wrong during the game: "The target was big, but we were confident about chasing it. We aimed to show intent in the first six overs, and our priority was to win the game. We did well until around the 8th or 9th over, but then it slipped out of our hands. Our performance fell short in all three departments: batting, fielding, and bowling."

With the eliminator just days away, Warner will be hoping his team regroups and regains its momentum. And who knows, a peaceful round of golf at Raya could be just what the skipper needs to clear his mind before the high-pressure knockout.