AUS vs ENG: It's Time To Forgive And Forget, He’s A Very Good Leader - Former Australian Skipper Greg Chappell On David Warner
Published - 14 Oct 2022, 03:15 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 12:14 AM
Cricket Australia is set to lift David Warner’s leadership ban for life after changing its rules at a board meeting on Friday. Warner is considered to succeed Aaron Finch as the captain of the one-day international team, but he can’t take on the role under current sanctions.
David Warner was banned from leadership roles for life after the Newlands ball-tampering scandal in 2018. He was banned for life under Cricket Australia’s code of conduct. Former Australian skipper Greg Chappell feels the 35-year-old should get a reprieve soon, saying it’s time to “forgive and forget”.
It’s Time To Forgive And Forget – Greg Chappell
Chappell said everyone should be given a second chance in the wake of CA bosses reportedly considering “adding a clause into its code of conduct that would allow long-term sanctions to be reviewed on the basis of good behaviour”, according to sen.com.au. As per current CA rules, “once a punishment is accepted by the player at fault it cannot be challenged.”
Former Australian batsman Greg Chappell believes this is the right time to allow Warner back into the leadership role.
“I think it is (time is right),” Chappell told SEN’s Mornings. “I don’t think there should be different levels of punishment for people who were involved in the same incident. I think it’s time to forgive and forget.”
“Everyone deserves a second chance, Davey has paid his penance. He’s a very good leader, he’s done it in the IPL and showed he’s gone a very good understanding of the strategic side of the game and he’s got a real passion for presenting his country. I would certainly be overturning that decision.”
Warner, who is currently playing the three-match T20I series against England at home, has said that it would be a privilege for him to lead the Australian ODI team if given a chance.
