Former Australia vice-captain David Warner has finally broken his silence in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that has rocked Australian cricket.
Meanwhile, Warner was a part of the leadership group that planned to change the shape of the ball. Cricket Australia charged Warner for providing advice to a junior player on how to tamper with the ball.
The 31-year old also misled the Newlands match officials by concealing his knowledge. Also, he did not voluntarily report his involvement to the officials.
CA sanctioned Warner and Steven Smith with 12-month ban while Cameron Bancroft got a nine-month ban.
While Warner lost captaincy role forever, Smith and Bancroft must wait for 12 months post their ban to be considered for the role.
The offending trio will not take part in any form of international cricket and domestic cricket in Australia.
However, they can still play at the club level cricket to help re-connect with the cricket community.
Warner breaks his silence:
Warner in an extended social media post accepted his mistake and apologised for the same. He also noted that spending time family and trusted people is the need of the hour.
However, he assured all the cricket lovers that he would be back in a few days.
— David Warner (@davidwarner31) March 29, 2018
“To cricket fans in Australia and all over the world: I am currently on my way back to Sydney. Mistakes have been made which have damaged cricket. I apologise for my part and take responsibility for it. I understand the distress this has caused the sport and its fans. Its a stain on the game we all love, and I have loved since I was a boy. I need to take a deep breath and spend time with my family, friends and trusted advisers. You will hear from me in a few days,” Warner wrote on Twitter.
Meanwhile, Warner and Smith lost their contracts in the Indian Premier League in the wake of this scandal. The franchises will name their replacements shortly.
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