'I will just accept whatever decision comes’- David Warner opens up on the talk around captaincy for Australia

Australian opener David Warner is on the verge of getting his captaincy ban lifted after Cricket Australia had proposed an amendment in the CA's code of conduct. Warner was banned for life from leading his country post the ball-tampering scandal in 2018, however, he is in line to take over the leadership again. 

Although the process is quite complicated, the plans are in progress already with the CA requesting its Head of Integrity Jacqui Partridge to make changes to rules. Warner was rested for the third T20I after he suffered a whiplash injury in the second game against England while Steve Smith replaced him in the playing XI. The left-hander had scores of 73 and 4 in the two innings in the series and has looked in great touch with the bat.  

Speaking to the broadcaster, Warner was questioned over his thoughts on the talk about restoring leadership in Australia.  

I'm a leader in this team and I gotta put my best foot forward: David Warner 

Warner noted that he is ready to accept whatever decision that will be taken on his captaincy ban and hoped for it to be overturned. He explained the significance of leading by example and importance of putting the best foot forward in the team. The 35-year-old further felt that it would be a privilege if he gets the opportunity to lead Australia.  

“I will just accept whatever decision comes (on the talk about being restored leadership roles), we'll have a chat about it, if it does get overturned, that'll be great for me. It's just about leading by example. For me, I'm a leader in this team and I gotta put my best foot forward. If I ever get presented with that (Captain of the Australian white ball teams) opportunity, it will be a privilege,” Warner told while speaking to broadcaster. 

Meanwhile, Rain has interrupted play in the final T20I at the Manuka Oval in Canberra after England were put into bat first by the Australian skipper Aaron Finch.