David Warner accepts 12-month ban over ball-tampering scandal

David Warner has revealed he won't challenge the penalties handed down by Cricket Australia for his role in the cheating scandal.

David Warner has accepted his cricket suspension.

David Warner has accepted his cricket suspension. Source: AAP

David Warner has announced he will not appeal the 12-month cricket ban imposed on him for his role in the ball-tampering scandal.

"I have today let Cricket Australia know that I fully accept the sanctions imposed on me," the former cricket vice-captain tweeted on Thursday.

"I am truly sorry for my actions and will now do everything I can to be a better person, teammate and role model."

In addition to the 12-month ban, Cricket Australia said Warner "will not be considered for team leadership positions in the future".

His announcement comes a day after sacked skipper Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft revealed on Twitter they would accept the suspensions handed to them for bringing the game into disrepute during the Cape Town Test.

Smith had said he "meant what I said about taking full responsibility as Captain of the team" and "won't be challenging the sanctions".

While Bancroft said he will be "accepting the sanction handed down. I would love to put this behind me and will do whatever it takes to earn back the trust of the Australian public".


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