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Cricket Australia lifts Warner’s leadership ban after 6 years

Written By : Noel — October 25, 2024

Cricket Australia (CA) lifts David Warner’s leadership ban after six years, paving the way for him to return to the Big Bash League (BBL).

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David Warner celebrates a moment during a match in file photo. Cricket Australia lifts Warner's leadership ban after 6 years

CRICKET AUSTRALIA LIFTS WARNER’S LEADERSHIP BAN AFTER MEETING PANEL’S CRITERIA

Cricket Australia lifts Warner’s leadership ban after the 37-year-old opening batter met the CA panel’s criteria.

Furthermore, the CA reversed Warner’s lifetime leadership ban from 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.

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban lifted 6 years after ball-tampering scandal

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WARNER’S ‘RESPECTFUL, CONTRITE’ RESPONSES ‘IMPRESSED’ CA REVIEW PANEL

Moreover, Warner’s “respectful and contrite” responses “impressed” the CA review panel.

Furthermore, the panel said: “The respectful and contrite tone of his (Warner’s) responses, as well as the content, impressed” them.

Moreover, it added that Warner was “sincere and genuine in acknowledging responsibility” for his conduct.

Additionally, 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.

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CA CHIEF PLEASED BY VETERAN BATTER’S SANCTION REVIEW

Furthermore, CA chief Nick Hockley was pleased by the veteran batter’s sanction review.

“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.”