A larger-than-life character, Warner also took 89 catches as one of the most consistent slip fielders in the game.
“He’s probably the greatest player we’ve ever had across three formats. He’s going to be a loss,” Australian coach Andrew McDonald said on Saturday.
“Others have been targeting him for a while but for us, internally, we have seen great value and what he brings to the table, so we have been selecting him.
“It can be difficult to replace someone who was striking at an average of 70, averaging 45, scoring the most runs ever as an Australian opener.”
But Warner, who plans to remain in white-ball cricket, has made enemies along the way, with former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson betraying him ahead of the Pakistan series.
“Yes, he has a good overall record and some people say he is one of our greatest opening batsmen,” he said.
“But his last three years in Test cricket have been normal, his batting averages are close enough that even a tailender would be happy.
“This is a ball-tampering disgrace in South Africa that many will never forget.”