David Warner breaks down during emotional AB Medal acceptance speech, watch video

Australia's opening batsman David Warner broke down during his Allan Border Medal acceptance speech as he looked back at support given by his family and friends during his 12-month ban from cricket. left-hander along with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were hit with a suspension for ball-tampering during an Australia-South Africa Test in Cape Town two years back. Warner me his return to international cricket in June during ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 in England.

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2020 Allan Border Medal: David Warner on his return to international cricket 

David Warner claimed his third Allan Border Medal, pipping fellow batsman Steve Smith by just one vote. 33-year-old was in scintillating form during 2019 World Cup, finishing with 647 runs at an aver of 71.88, just one run behind Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma for being  leing scorer of tournament. Speaking during on-st interview, Warner said that if he reflects upon time that he h been away from game, he didn't realise importance it actually h on everyone and effect it h on m.

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After interview, Warner was given microphone to thank everyone. Warner during his speech broke down and here's what he h to say.

David Warner and his recent form 

After his exploits in 2019 World Cup in England, David Warner h a disappointing Ashes, scoring a total of 100 runs in series, but redeemed himself in home T20I series against Sri Lanka, scoring 217 runs in just three innings. He continued his form in Pakistan series, slamming a mammoth 335* in second Test against Pakistan, after scoring a brilliant 154 in first Test. David Warner n upped his game against New Zealand, finishing as second-highest run-getter, behind teammate Marnus Labuschagne, scoring 297 runs in 3 Tests. Allan Border Medal winner scored an unbeaten hundred in Australia’s win in first ODI against India at Wankhede Stium.

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Australian Cricket Awards: Here's list of or winners 

Marnus Labuschagne claimed Test Player of Year award. Captain Aaron Finch clinched ODI Player of Year award, while Warner clinched T20I Player of Year award as well. Alyssa Healy won Female ODI and T20I Player of Year, while Ellyse Perry won Belinda Clark Award, an award equivalent to Allan Border Medal. Shaun Marsh and Molly Stra were both awarded Domestic Player of Year awards, while former fast bowler and Australian bowling coach Craig McDermott was inducted into Hall of Fame. 

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