England star Ben Stokes has 'let a lot of people down' ahead of Ashes, says David Warner

Warner slams banned Stokes
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Tom Collomosse21 November 2017

David Warner has accused Ben Stokes of failing his country as Australians talk up the chance of the England all-rounder making a dramatic Ashes return.

The 26-year-old is banned after he was arrested on suspicion of causing actual bodily harm during a late-night brawl in Bristol in September.

However, Stokes has posted a video on Instagram showing him bowling at full tilt at Durham, fuelling rumours he could fly out if he is not charged.

“It’s disappointing for the England team and the country,” said Warner. “He’s let a lot of people down. I’d have loved for him to be out here, because I know what a competitor he is, and a world-class player. It’s obviously up to the English police first, to think that’s right.

“He knows he’s made a mistake and it’s about him getting that respect back from his (fellow) players and countrymen. If he does come out here, we wish him well and hope he brings the fieriness to the cricket.”

Warner was suspended by Australia in 2013 after he punched England skipper Joe Root on a night out.

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