New Delhi : left handed The life time leadership ban on former Australian cricketer David Warner has been lifted. This ban was imposed on Warner in 2018 after he was found accused of ball tampering. Due to this ban, Warner was not able to captain the team in Australia and league matches at any time and in any tournament. After the lifting of this ban, the path to his captaincy has been cleared.
Now Warner, 37, presented his case before a three-member panel, which found that he met all the criteria to have the ban lifted. The panel noted Warner's respectful and remorseful tone and acceptance of responsibility for his actions.
Warner is not playing international cricket at present. Now after the lifting of this ban, he can play the leadership role of his Big Bash League team Sydney Thunder. Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley said, 'I am pleased that David has chosen to have his ban reviewed and he will be eligible to take up a leadership role in Australian cricket this summer.
what was the whole controversy
Actually, in the year 2018, the Australian cricket team. Went on a tour to Africa. There, along with captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft, Warner tried to change the surface of the ball by scratching the pin. So that the bowlers can get advantage in the match. However, after this a lot of controversy was also seen.
Warner was a central figure in the 2018 sandpaper-gate scandal, having conspired with then-captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft to illegally alter the ball surface. He was suspended for a year and banned for life from leadership roles.
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