David Warner On Sunday, Cricket Australia called on Cricket Australia to “open its doors” and discuss the end of his lifetime leadership ban, saying it looked forward to having “honest talks” with the board. Following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, former captain Steve Smith was stripped of captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, while Warner was given another severe punishment – A lifetime lead ban.
However, many former and current players, including the Test captain Pat CumminsWarner’s life ban should be abolished.
“It hasn’t really been brought to the table,” Warner was quoted as saying by ESPN Cricinfo.
“As I’ve said off-the-record many times, it’s on board to reach out to me and open their doors. Then I can sit down and have an honest conversation with them,” he said.
Warner, Smith and Batsman Cameron Bancroft He was banned from playing domestic or international cricket as a punishment for his role in the infamous ball-tampering scandal.
Warner and Smith were banned for one year and Bancroft for nine months.
Warner, 35, will join the Big Bash League for the first time since 2013 after signing a two-year deal with Sydney Thunder.
The captaincy position at Sydney Thunder is open after their former captain Usman Khawaja Moved to Brisbane Heat. However, Warner said that without the title, he can be the leader.
“I have experience, I’m the leader of the team without a title anyway,” he said.
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“That’s what I’m doing, giving back, so if they (young players) can pick my mind in any way, I’m always on my phone, they have my number, and when I’m at practice facilities. If so, they can see me,” he said.
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