Ball-tampering incident: David Warner issues a tearful apology
What's the story
Shattered by his actions, Australian vice-captain David Warner issued an apology for his role in the ball-tampering saga on Saturday. Warner broke down during the press conference and said his actions were "inexcusable". The 31-year-old further said he has accepted the fact that he may never again get a chance to play cricket for Australia.
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Warner resigned to never playing for Australia again
"There's a tiny ray of hope that I may one day be given the privilege of playing for my country again but I'm resigned to the fact that that may never happen again" David Warner told reporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Drop in brand value
Warner has lost millions ever since his involvement
Ever since the ball-tampering scandal has been exposed, David Warner has lost millions of dollars in contracts. Several of his sponsors have pulled out since they do not want their brand to be associated with cheating. Hence the 31-year-old even said he was altogether weighing up the option of 'retiring' from cricket.
Mastermind
Cricket Australia had identified Warner as the main perpetrator
Cricket Australia identified David Warner as the main instigator of the ball-incident which happened during the third Test against South Africa. Steven Smith and David Warner were handed a 12-month ban while batsman Cameron Bancroft has been handed a 9-month ban for their roles in the premeditated cheating which has rocked the cricket fraternity.
Unsatisfying PC
Warner leaves us with more questions than answers
However, there were several questions that went unanswered at the press conference. Warner has said he will not be able to reveal things until Cricket Australia completes its investigation. Whatever said and done, Warner has 12 months to spend with his wife and daughters, he should take that solace and move on from this saga.
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Warner issues an apology for unanswered questions
1/3 I know there are unanswered questions and lots of them. I completely understand. In time i will do my best to answer them all. But there is a formal CA process to follow.
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 31, 2018