Warner earlier barred from playing in IPL to play in CPL
Australian cricketer David Warner, who is currently serving a 12-month ban from representing Australia and was barred from IPL 2018 over the ball-tampering scandal, has been signed by Caribbean Premier League side St Lucia Stars. Warner replaces compatriot D'Arcy Short, who was ruled out after being selected in Australia A team. The tournament will commence on August 8. 