Williamson defends Warner says, He isn’t a bad person
Williamson defends Warner says, He isn’t a bad person
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Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson defends David Warner, insisting the banned Australia star is not a bad person following the ball-tampering scandal. Warner will serve a 12-month suspension, along with Steve Smith, from all international and Australian domestic cricket for his role in the ball-tampering controversy that has overshadowed Australia's Test series against South Africa. The axed vice-captain, who can appeal Cricket Australia's sanction, was found to have devised the ball-tampering plot during the infamous third Test in Cape Town, where Cameron Bancroft used sandpaper rather than tape in his attempt to alter the state of the ball at Newlands.

Sunrisers Hyderabad former skipper, David Warner continues to pay the price for the scandal, with athletic shoe manufacturer ASICS the latest company to end its sponsorship with the 31-year-old. Preparing for the final Test against England in Christchurch. Black caps skipper Kane Williamson, who was set to play alongside Warner with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.

Kane Williamson on Ball tampering added: "They will have to take the strong punishment and move on. You always learn from tough lessons and I'm sure they'll do that. But it is a shame that two fantastic, world-class players have made a mistake."

Australia head coach Darren Lehmann was cleared of any wrongdoing after a CA investigation concluded he had no knowledge of plans for Bancroft to tamper with the ball. Lehmann broke his silence on Wednesday as he acknowledged Australia must change their ways, suggesting the embattled side should take a leaf out of New Zealand's book in how to conduct themselves.

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