CA considering Warner’s leadership ban

CRICKET Australia are considering overturning David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban, according to News Corp’s Ben Horne.

While the ban is yet to be officially scrapped, Horne said it’s considered a “distinct possibility” as Cricket Australia officials prepare to discuss the prospect of the 35-year-old returning to a prominent role.

Warner was originally handed the controversial lifetime ban after the ‘Sandpapergate’ scandal in 2018 during the infamous Cape Town test.

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.

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.

Horne also suggests that Finch has said Warner should be considered as his potential replacement.

Warner has captained Australia in three ODIs and nine T20s, holding an 11-1 record while in charge.

– BY SEN