David Warner is among many Australians watching the Ben Stokes saga unfold with interest, having been severely punished by his employers following an altercation some four years ago.
Warner took a swing at Joe Root, now England's captain, during a Birmingham bar-room scrap that overshadowed Australia's lead-up to the 2013 Ashes.
Cricket Australia told Warner, now vice-captain, he was on his last chance. The opener was dispatched to Africa for an Australia A series then effectively banned for two Tests.
England allrounder Stokes faces the prospect of far more serious consequences for his involvement in a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub that left a man in hospital with facial injuries.
Police continue to probe the incident, having this week reiterated calls for key witnesses to come forward.
"I did do my time. It was a lot less than what we've seen on that footage, that's for sure," Warner told reporters.
"Does Cricket Australia regret that or not? I don't know. I just copped it on the chin and moved forward.
"It's up to them (England's cricket board) what they want to do, how they punish him ... first of all it's up to the police obviously with their investigation.
"Everyone in the world is waiting to see what happens there and what the outcome is."
Warner echoed the sentiments of skipper Steve Smith, who recently suggested Stokes is one of the best players in the world.
"To bowl 140-plus km/h and bat in the middle order, score runs, it makes him an exceptional talent," Warner said.
"If he's able to tour, we're going to assess what our plans are against him.
"If he doesn't come .. we have to respect whoever they chose."
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