Shamed Warner takes year’s ban

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DAVID WARNER has accepted his 12-month ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal.

The former Australia vice-captain (below) was regarded as the ringleader as the tourists were caught attempting to use sandpaper to manipulate the condition of the ball in last month’s third Test against South Africa.

He said: “I have today let Cricket Australia know I fully accept the sanctions imposed on me. I am truly sorry for my actions and will now do everything I can to be a better person, team-mate and role model.”

Skipper Steve Smith was banned for a year, with opening batsman Cameron Bancroft suspended for nine months.