David Warner apologises to Joe Root

A video of David Warner and Michael Clarke speaking to the press about the latter’s bar-room brawl.
 
Warner has apologised Joe Root after punching the English batsman in a Birmingham bar during the ICC Champions Trophy 2013.

"I struck Joe Root in the face and I'm here to apologise to Joe and own up to it," Warner told a media conference.”
   
"I'm extremely remorseful. I have let my team-mates, Cricket Australia, the fans, myself and my family down."

Warner will now miss the remainder of his country's Champions Trophy campaign and the tour matches against Somerset and Worcestershire, although he is eligible for the first Test at Trent Bridge.

He added: "I have accepted the punishment that has been handed down and I'm accountable for my actions.

"Since then I have exchanged text messages with Joe. He accepted my apology which I am thoroughly grateful for."

Warner, who has played in 19 Test matches for Australia, was dropped for Australia's Champions Trophy game against New Zealand on Wednesday as a punishment.

He could have been sent home from the tour after pleading guilty to a charge of "unbecoming behaviour".