David Warner’s leadership ban was lifted after six years, paving the way for the former Test captain to return to the Big Bash League (BBL).
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WARNER’S LEADERSHIP BAN LIFTED AFTER AUSTRALIAN MET PANEL’S CRITERIA
Warner’s leadership ban was lifted after the 37-year-old opening batter met the criteria set by a Cricket Australia (CA) review panel,
Furthermore, the CA reversed Warner’s lifetime leadership ban.
The ban which dates back to 2018 at a Cape Town Test match against South Africa.
Moreover, Warner was joined by Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
The three were implicated in the infamous ball-tampering scandal six years ago.
A three-member CA review panel was comprised of Jeff Gleeson KC, Jane Seawright, and Alan Sullivan KC.
CA REVIEW PANEL ‘IMPRESSED’ BY WARNER’S ‘RESPECTFUL, CONTRITE’ RESPONSES
Moreover, the CA review panel was “impressed” by Warner’s “respectful and contrite” responses.
“The respectful and contrite tone of his (Warner’s) responses, as well as the content, impressed the Review Panel,” the panel said.
Furthermore, Warner was “sincere and genuine in acknowledging responsibility” for his conduct.
The panel was convinced that Warner met all the necessary criteria to lift the ban.
Its decision means Warner can return to lead the Sydney Thunder in the BBL.
VETERAN BATTER’S SANCTION REVIEW PLEASES CA CHIEF
Furthermore, the veteran batter’s sanction review pleased CA chief Nick Hockley.
“I am pleased David has chosen to have his sanction reviewed and that he will be eligible to take up leadership positions in Australian cricket this summer,” Hockley said.
Moreover, Warner offered references from three key figures.
Current Australian skipper Pat Cummins and coach Andrew McDonald helped in Warner’s application to lift his ban.
Additionally, former New Zealand captain Kane Williamson also vouched for Warner.
The panel also cited Warner’s “important continuing role in fostering interest in cricket, especially with the South Asian community in Australia and generally.”
