David Warner's captaincy ban revoked David Warner will now be able to take up the captaincy after Cricket Australia's decision to revoke the ban following the 2018 sandpaper scandal. Warner will now be able to captain the Sydney Thunder in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL). Warner was penalized for his involvement in the 2018 sandpaper scandal in South Africa, which included a one-year ban from cricketand a lifetime captaincy and leadership ban. Steve Smith received the same punishment, while Cameron Bancroft faced a lesser suspension after being caught on film rubbing and scuffing the ball with yellow sandpaper. Warner's ban has been lifted by Cricket Australia's (CA) Conduct Commission, following a unanimous decision from an independent three-member Review Panel. Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley said, "I am pleased David has chosen to have his sanction reviewed and that he will be eligible to take up leadership positions in Australian cricket this summer,".