Warner to cop his ban

DAVID Warner hopes to become a “better teammate and role model” after accepting the 12-month ban handed to him by Cricket Australia, meaning there will be no appeals over the ball-tampering scandal.

Warner yesterday joined sacked skipper Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft in opting not to challenge the suspensions imposed for bringing the game into disrepute during the Cape Town Test.

“I have today let Cricket Australia know that I fully accept the sanctions imposed on me. I am truly sorry for my actions,” Warner tweeted.