David Warner refuses to rule out involvement of other players in ball tampering plot


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Addressing the media for the first since Bancroft was caught tampering with the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town last week, Warner said he took responsibility for his actions.


“To all Australians, whether you are cricket fan or not, I apologise for my actions. And I am sorry for the impact that those actions have had on our country’s reputation.”


Warner and axed captain Steve Smith received one-year suspensions for their role in the affair while batsman Cameron Bancroft has been banned for nine months.


Former Australian vice-captain David Warner said fears his international career could be over because of his role in cricket's

Warner has been barred by Cricket Australia from ever holding a leadership position again.


He did not say in his press conference in Sydney whether he would appeal.


He repeatedly apologised as he made his first public comments since the scandal broke, but did not address questions about his involvement, detail the roles of other teammates in the plot to cheat, or whether there had been any previous attempts at ball tampering.


“Who else was involved? You were involved. Cameron Bancroft was involved. Steve Smith was involved. Can you hand on your heart say that no other players, or (the) coach, knew about your plot that happened in South Africa?”


“I am here today to accept my responsibility for my part, my involvement in what happened in Cape Town,” Warner repeatedly said in response to those questions he found uncomfortable. “


“It is inexcusable.”


Warner is accused of developing the plan to use sandpaper to scuff the ball.


An investigation by Cricket Australia alleges he advised Bancroft how to scuff the ball and failed to voluntarily report of his knowledge of the plan after the match.


Warner cut short the news conference after being asked if he was being singled out as the instigator of the plan.


While a contrite Bancroft and tearful Smith each faced news conferences soon after their arrivals on Thursday, Warner waited two days to front the media.


A future in cricket? 


Warner said he hopes to once again respresent Australia in the cricket, but acknowledged that may not happen. 


“In the back of my mind there is a tiny ray of hope that I may one day of given the privilege of playing for my country again,” he said.


“But I am resigned to the fact that it may not happen.”


Former Australian cricket vice captain David Warner.

He said he anticipates the next 12 months will be tough and he will be using the time to reflect on his life. 


“I will seek out advice to help me make serious changes,” he said. 


The 31-year-old is strongly considering the merits of challenging the sanctions handed down by Cricket Australia, a decision he can mull over until Wednesday’s deadline.


The other extreme would be for Warner to walk away from international cricket altogether.


He said he is considering all options, including retirement. 


“That’s something that I will continue to sit down with my family and weigh up all my considerations before I 
make any decisions.”


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