Australian legend Greg Chappell has known as for an finish to David Warner‘s leadership ban, stating that the explosive opening batter would have led the national team well if given the opportunity.
Notably, Warner has not held any leadership position in Australian cricket since the infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The New South Wales batter, who was vice-captain at the time, was involved with the then skipper Steve Smith and batter Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering incident.
Both Warner and Smith were handed bans from international cricket for a year. When it comes to leadership bans, Warner received a lifetime ban while Smith was given one year.
“He obviously had a central role in what happened, but he was not the only one that was involved, and I don’t know why he ought to be handled any in a different way,” mentioned Chappell on Fox Sports.
“He’s served his punishment, he is a good leader in the side, and no doubt if he had had the opportunity, I’m sure he would have captained the side quite well. I think he’s paid his penalty, and it’s time to open it up for leadership roles,” added Chappell.
Last month, Australia’s present Test captain Pat Cummins had additionally shared his tackle Warner’s management ban mentioning that he disagrees with the idea of a life ban. Cummins additional had heaped praises on Warner’s management talents.
“I do have views. Fundamentally, banning someone for life, I disagree with. People are allowed to learn and improve and grow. So yeah, fundamentally, I disagree with that concept. He’s a fantastic leader around our squad here. If he has a formal role, he’d be fantastic with that as well. So if that ever came up, he’d be great,” Cummins had mentioned whereas talking to media in the course of the Sri Lanka tour.