David Warner was banned for ball tampering in the 2018 Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Warner was not only banned, but the country's cricket board had announced that he would not be able to lead any format of Australian cricket for life.
However, Cricket Australia withdrew from this decision last month after Warner's retirement. This opener is once again starting the captaincy in his country. Warner has been captained by Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League.
He has also led the Thunder in the BBL before this. Chris Green has been the captain for the last two seasons. Having regained the leadership of Sydney, Warner said, it is a big thing for me to be able to lead Sydney again in this tournament. I have been with the team since the beginning. Now I am returning as a captain. I like having a 'C' next to the name.
Warner played sporadically for the Thunder in the last two seasons of the BBL. Played eight matches. However, due to the busy schedule of the national team, the franchise league of their country was not played. However, since he retired from international cricket this time, Sydney will get the former opener in the team for the whole season. This is why leadership is given.
Sydney Thunder Squad:
David Warner (captain), Wes Agger, Cameron Bancroft, Sam Billings, Oliver Davies, Lockie Ferguson, Matt Gilkes, Chris Green, Liam Hatcher, Sam Constance, Nick Maddinson, Nathan McAndrew, Sherfan Rutherford, William Salzman, Daniel Sams, Jason Sangha And Tanveer Sangha.
