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Australian cricketer David Warner has spoken publicly for the first time about his 12-month suspension because of the ball-tampering scandal.

David Warner has broken his silence on his return to international cricket, speaking publicly for the first time since he wept at a press conference on his return to Sydney after the ball tampering scandal.

While Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft gave TV interviews during their suspension, Warner has stayed out of the limelight as he served his 12-month ban for the Cape Town controversy.Speaking to reporters after being named man of the match for his 107 against Pakistan in the World Cup in Taunton, the opening batsman said it was a special feeling to reach three figures for the first time since returning to the national team — and the first time since his ton against England in the 2017 Boxing Day Test.

Warner said his desire to wear Australian colours again never waned during his time in cricket limbo and paid tribute to his wife Candice and their children for keeping him going during his suspension.

Adam Zampa was likely using hand warmers when cameras captured him putting his hand in his pockets before bowling in Australia’s loss to India.

Adam Zampa was likely using hand warmers when cameras captured him putting his hand in his pockets before bowling in Australia’s loss to India.

Social media lit up when footage emerged of Zampa fidgeting in his pockets in Sunday’s World Cup game, before holding the ball and walking into bowl.

The footage brought about claims of ball-tampering, following Australia’s highly-publicised drama in South Africa last year