Controversial Australia batsman David Warner was in
more trouble Tuesday after being disciplined by Cricket New South Wales
for failing to show up for a grade game last weekend.
The
explosive opener, who has fallen from grace after a series of incidents
that culminated in his punching of England's Joe Root earlier this
year, was supposed to turn out for club side Randwick Petersham on
Saturday.
But he failed to show, preferring a net session instead. Reports also
suggested that he attended a horse racing meeting, although this was
not confirmed.
Cricket NSW handed him a suspended one-match ban in place for the
rest of the one-day and Sheffield Shield season and ordered him to
undertake two visits to other grade clubs to promote an anti-drink
driving campaign.
"This has been an unfortunate episode. Like most cricket fans, I and
all at Cricket NSW would like nothing more than to see David Warner
achieve his potential on and off the field," Cricket NSW chief Andrew
Jones said.
"However, in order to do this David needs to ensure that he is doing
the right things and working closely with the organisation in all
areas."
Warner said he believed he was acting appropriately.
"I believed I was doing the right thing by focusing on my training
and batting, but in hindsight I should have played. I remain determined
to score runs for NSW and Australia," he said.
Warner missed the first two Ashes Tests against England this year after being suspended for punching Root in a Birmingham bar.
He was then dropped for the one-day matches against England and
returned home early to Australia. Warner also missed selection for
Australia's upcoming one-day series in India.
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