Ball-tampering scandal: David Warner will also not challenge 12-month ban
Former Australian vice-captain David Warner took to Twitter to announce that he has accepted the sanctions imposed on him by Cricket Australia. The sanctions were handed down on Warner for his role in the ball-tampering scandal that had left Australia red-faced. Earlier both Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft had accepted their charges and said that they will not appeal against the ban.
Just like teammates, Warner accepts Cricket Australia's sanction
Warner was the chief instigator in the scandal
David Warner was allegedly the mastermind behind the scandal. Cricket Australia had handed a 12-month ban to both Steven Smith and David Warner On the other hand, Cameron Bancroft, who had used a yellow object to alter the condition of the ball, was handed a 9-month ban. Several former cricketers had come in support of the trio, saying that the ban-duration should be reduced.
Bancroft had earlier accepted the sanction
Trio had until Thursday to appeal against the ban
All the three players had admitted to the wrongdoing and had time until Thursday to appeal against their ban. The Australian Cricketers' Association had urged Cricket Australia to review the sanctions imposed on the trio as they felt they were way too harsh. Despite the public support and Association's backing, the trio decided to accept the ban.
Smith was the first one to accept the sanctions
Will Cricket Australia change its mind?
Keeping the 2019 World Cup and the next Ashes series in mind, many supporters believe that Cricket Australia should at least let the tainted trio play domestic cricket to keep themselves in contention for selection. As of now, the ban stands as is and it remains to be seen if Cricket Australia will have a change of heart.
