David Warner’s press conference was, on many counts, how one expected it to be: a) Warner admitted his mistakes b) He profusely apologised for it c) He cried for it.
Warner, 31, told a media conference in Sydney: “To the fans and the lovers of the game who have supported and inspired me on my journey as a cricketer, I want to sincerely apologise for betraying your trust in me. I have let you down badly. I hope in time I can find a way to repay you for all you’ve given me and earn you respect again.” (Watch the media conference here)
His captain Steve Smith had evoked sympathy from many of the cricket followers around the globe with a similar tearful press conference. And, many on Twitter sympathised with the Australian skipper.
But Warner, though, was criticised for avoiding to answer crucial questions on the ball-tampering episode.
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