Teammates at Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rashid Khan, has now come out in support of banned Australian cricketer David Warner. Meanwhile, Cricket Australia found Waner guilty in the recent ball-tampering scandal that rocked the Australian cricket.
CA sanctioned severe bans to the disgraced Australian trio of Steven Smith, Cameron Bancroft, and Warner. While Smith and Warner got 12 months ban, CA banned Bancroft for nine months.
Since then, they have gone through some tough times, although many have questioned the severity of the ban.
While Smith and Bancroft addressed the media upon reaching the country, Warner did a press conference earlier today. He apologized for the mistakes he committed and asked for forgiveness.
However, the 30-year-old also hinted that he might not play for his country again.
“To the fans and the lovers of the game who have supported and inspired me on my journey as a cricketer, I want to sincerely apologise for betraying your trust in me,” Warner said. “I have let you down badly. I hope in time I can find a way to repay you for all you’ve given me and possibly earn your respect again,” he added.
CA also charged Warner for providing advice to Bancroft on how to tamper with the ball “including demonstrating how it could be done’. Meanwhile, he also led the Newlands match officials by concealing his knowledge of and involvement in the plan.
Rashid comes out in support:
The star Afghanistan leg-spinner came out in public to support his former teammates at the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Rashid admitted he felt bad seeing how his former teammate was treated.
He also appealed everybody to stand by their side in this tough times.
This picture broke my heart ,how can the cricket fans be so harsh. everyone make a mistake and best among them are those who accept their mistakes and apologize, So stand with the champ and support him when he really needs our support and love @davidwarner31
@CandyFalzon pic.twitter.com/AhuALO3lYD— Rashid Khan (@rashidkhan_19) March 30, 2018
“This picture broke my heart ,how can the cricket fans be so harsh. everyone make a mistake and best among them are those who accept their mistakes and apologize, So stand with the champ and support him when he really needs our support and love
@davidwarner31@CandyFalzon,” Rashid tweeted.
Meanwhile, after leading his team to a successful ICC World Cup Qualifier campaign, Rashid will now share his trade in the upcoming IPL.
He will represent Sunrisers Hyderabad in the cash-rich league starting April 7.
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