Former Australian vice-captain David Warner fears his international career could be over because of his role in cricket's ball-tampering scandal.
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.
"I am here to talk about the part I played in this. It's inexcusable. I am sorry."
He refused to implicate any other team members in the ball tampering plot outside of Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
An investigation into the Australian cricket team's cheating scandal identified Warner as the instigator of the ball tampering plan. Source: AAP
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.
In a 10-minute press conference, Warner repeated his apology, refusing to answer questions directly on the extent of his role in the ball tampering plot.
"I am here to accept responsibility for my part in what happened. I am deeply sorry," he said.
"I will do everything I can to earn back the respect of the Australian public."
Warner said he is remorseful over his actions and his apology is especially reserved for his family.
"I want to apologise for my family, especially my wife and daughters," he said, breaking down into tears.
"I am sorry for putting you through this, and I promise to never put you through this again."
'Regret for as long as I live'
Warner cut short the press conference when asked if he was being singled out as the mastermind of the scandal.
He also failed to answer questions asking if anyone else but the banned trio knew of the cheating plot, or if he had ball tampered before.
"I'm here to take my responsibility," he said.
He also addressed his apology to the Australian public, saying he would work hard to earn back their trust.
"To all Australians, whether you are a cricket fan or not, I apologise for my actions. And I am sorry for the impact those actions have had on our country's reputation.
"We let our country down, I played my part in that. It will take a long time to earn back the respect of the public."
A future in cricket?
He 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."
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."
- with AAP
