Cricket Australia changes its code of conduct, ban on Warner’s captaincy may be removed

Australia (CA) on Monday voted in favor of changes to its code of conduct, after which opener David Warner’s life ban from captaining the national team could be lifted. Cricket Australia said in a statement that players or officials facing life bans will now be able to have those bans reviewed if they show evidence of remorse and good behaviour. Warner was banned for life from captaining the national team for his role in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018.

Under new arrangements announced on Monday, he could be allowed to apply almost immediately to a panel of three code of conduct commissioners for a review of his ban. After the amendment, the Code of Conduct now states that if players and player support staff are capable of genuine improvement or rehabilitation, then the player or player support staff may be given the opportunity to resume their previously assigned position or responsibilities in specific circumstances. . The change could allow Warner to lead Australia if current T20 captain Aaron Finch steps down in the near future.

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The Sydney Thunder franchise of the Big Bash to be held in January is also considering making Warner the captain. Cricket Australia said in a statement, “As part of the changes, players and support staff can now apply to modify long-term bans.” According to this, “Any application will be considered by a three-member review panel consisting of includes the independent Code of Conduct Commissioner, who must be satisfied that exceptional circumstances exist to warrant modification of the sentence.