David Warner is willing to have a “honest conversation” with the CA in order to have the captaincy ban lifted. ‘It is incumbent upon the board to reach out to me and open their doors,’ Warner said.
Australian batter David Warner has stated that he is willing to have a “honest” discussion with Cricket Australia about having his lifetime ban from holding any captaincy role lifted. The southpaw recently signed a two-year contract with the Sydney Thunder of the Big Bash League (BBL).
Warner’s leadership ban impose as a result of his involvement in the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town, South Africa, in 2018. Warner, Australia’s then-vice captain, received the harshest punishment, with Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith also facing charges. Many have argue, however, that Warner should be allow to lead the BBL if not the national team.
“That hasn’t really been brought to the table,” Warner quote in ESPNcricinfo as saying. “As I’ve stated numerous times off the record. It is up to the board to reach out to me and open their doors. ” Then I’ll be able to sit down and have an open conversation with them.”
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I’m a leader in the side even without a title: David Warner
“The board has change since 2018, when all of those sanctions were imposed.” “It would be great to talk to them and see where we are,” said the Australian batter. Warner emphasized that he has experience and is a team leader despite not having a title. He also stated that he is willing to speak with and learn from younger players.
“I’ve got the experience, and I’m a leader in the side even without a title,” he explained. “That’s what I’m about, giving back,” the 35-year-old explained. “If they [younger players] want to pick my brain in any way, my phone is always there, they have my number, and they can see me when I’m at the practice facilities.”
Warner is widely regarded as one of the best opening batters in the world across all formats, as well as one of the most experienced players on the national team. During Smith’s tenure as Australia captain, he was Smith’s long-serving deputy. He last appeared in the away Test series against Sri Lanka.
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