David Warner decides on his cricketing fate
David Warner, who was widely expected to appeal his 12-month ban handed down to him by Cricket Australia, has instead followed in the footsteps of his former skipper Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft.
Warner tweeted on Thursday afternoon that he had "fully accepted" Cricket Australia's punishment for his involvement in the ball tampering scandal.
Warner has previously fronted the public in a charged press conference on Saturday when he said he would be seeking advice about his ban.
The investigation had found the 31-year-old former vice-captain was the mastermind behind the ball-tampering scandal.
Warner was seen meeting with advisers on Wednesday where he confirmed he would be looking at whether to appeal the penalty.
However, he’s ultimately decided against appealing and announced he accepted the sanctions 90 minutes before the CA imposed 5pm deadline
"I have today let Cricket Australia know that I fully accept the sanctions imposed on me," said Warner in a statement.
"I am truly sorry for my actions and will now do everything I can to be a better person, teammate and role model."
Warner is banned from all cricket in Australia for 12 months and forbidden from ever holding a leadership position again in Australian cricket.