World Sports News - Thursday 8 December by Chili Radio

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Cricket - David Warner has withdrawn an appeal to lift his lifetime leadership ban in Australian cricket claiming the process would involve a "public trial" of his part in the infamous ball-tampering scandal.

The 36-year-old was given the chance to appeal after Cricket Australia's code of conduct changed in November.Warner's leadership and 12-month ban from elite cricket began in 2018.

Football - Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard has retired from international football at the age of 31. Hazard, who is an attacking midfielder or winger, made his Belgium debut in 2008 at the age of 17, and went on to win 126 caps, scoring 33 goals. His decision comes after Belgium were knocked out of Qatar 2022 World Cup in the group stages

Tennis - Novak Djokovic will play in January's Adelaide International, a year after being deported from Australia because of his Covid-19 vaccination status.

The Serb, who has won a record nine Australian Open titles, is also set to compete at the first Grand Slam of the year after his visa ban was overturned.

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