David Warner has been appointed captain of Sydney Thunder for the upcoming Big Bash League.

The 38-year-old was only ruled eligible for leadership positions last month by Cricket Australia after being banned following the ball tampering controversy.

Warner will take over from all-rounder Chris Green.

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“Captaining the Thunder again this season means a lot to me,” Warner said in a statement.

“I was part of the team from the start, and now to be back with that ‘C’ next to my name feels fantastic. I’m looking forward to leading from the front and sharing my experience with the young talent coming through.

“I want to compliment the way Greeny led from the front. He’s an exceptional talent with fantastic leadership qualities. Jason Sangha, too, before his injury. I gained great insight from both, and I know they’re guys I can lean on this season.”

“One of the most exciting parts of this role is the chance to give back to the younger players, to pass on some of the knowledge I’ve gathered over the years.

“I want to help them grow so that one day, one of these young guns can step up and lead the team when I’m done.

“We have an incredible group of young players like Ollie Davies, Jason Sangha, and Sam Konstas. They’re fearless and have so much potential. My goal is to guide them, help them learn the game, and ultimately give them the tools to thrive both in the BBL and beyond.”