Cricket Australia announced that the lifetime leadership ban that was imposed on David Warner following his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal has been lifted, effective immediately.
The 'sandpapergate' ball-tampering controversy erupted on this day in 2018 after Australia's Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera cheating in Test match against the Proteas at Newlands.
In the wake of the retirement of David Warner, teammate Steve Smith is being promoted to the top of the Australian batting order.
David Warner smashed 57 in his final Test innings as Australia defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to complete a 3-0 series win.
David Warner has announced he has already played his final one-day international for Australia as he prepares for his Test cricket swansong.
Former Australia quick Mitchell Johnson claims David Warner doesn't deserve a farewell series due to his recent form and involvement in the ball-tampering saga.