Veteran Australian cricketer David Warner has expressed concern over Cricket Australia’s decision to impose a lifetime leadership ban on him. The left-handed opener questioned the logic behind the ban, stressing that it seems illogical, especially considering that he could potentially become the coach of the national team in the future.
Warner’s captaincy ban came due to his involvement in the infamous sandpaper scandal during the 2018 tour of South Africa, where he played a central role as vice-captain. After this, Cricket Australia banned him from all forms of cricket for one year. Despite the suspension being lifted, Warner has not been entrusted with any leadership responsibilities.
In an interview with Code Sports, Warner expressed his confusion about the distinction between leadership and coaching roles, stating that as a coach, one assumes greater responsibilities. He finds it challenging to understand why Cricket Australia has not lifted the ban, considering the lapse of five years. Warner remains uncertain about how to respond and is unsure about the future, including the possibility of coaching in Australia.
“What is the difference between Leadership and Coaching? As a coach you take on more responsibility, don’t you think?
I’m unsure, I don’t know how to react. It’s been five years, and I’m still unsure how to answer the question. It’s a concept that’s hard for me to understand. It is believed that if I get permission, I will get an opportunity to coach in Australia. So, yes, I’m unsure about that. It’s part of the agreement with Australia and there’s a leadership role, so I don’t know. This is quite shocking. He said.
Warner retired officially from Test and ODI cricket, Warner ended his international career on a positive note with a commendable performance in his final red-ball match against Pakistan in Sydney earlier this month. He played a key role in Australia’s eight-wicket win by scoring a half-century.
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