CRICKET Australia are considering overturning David Warner\u2019s lifetime leadership ban, according to News Corp\u2019s Ben Horne.<\/p>\n
While the ban is yet to be officially scrapped, Horne said it\u2019s considered a \u201cdistinct possibility\u201d as Cricket Australia officials prepare to discuss the prospect of the 35-year-old returning to a prominent role.<\/p>\n
Warner was originally handed the controversial lifetime ban after the \u2018Sandpapergate\u2019 scandal in 2018 during the infamous Cape Town test.<\/p>\n
The report suggests test skipper Pat Cummins is pushing for Warner to be reinstated behind the scenes, arguing that the veteran deserves his chance at redemption.<\/p>\n
If the ban was overturned, Warner could captain a Big Bash franchise or potentially Australia, who are in search of a new ODI captain with Aaron Finch retiring from the format.<\/p>\n
Horne also suggests that Finch has said Warner should be considered as his potential replacement.<\/p>\n
Warner has captained Australia in three ODIs and nine T20s, holding an 11-1 record while in charge.<\/p>\n
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