Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

It's a common mode of dismissal in this series - we've seen Cook, Stokes and now Williamson go like that. When that ball bounces around leg stump, you're vulnerable.

Good lift from Wood straight after lunch, hitting the splice of Watling's bat with one that rises sharply on the Kiwi keeper. A maiden.

Bryan Waddle
BBC Test Match Special commentator

They were showing ex-New Zealand captain John Wright on the TV screens just now as Williamson has just gone past Wright (5,334) into fifth place in the all-time NZ Test runs list., external

That top four reads: Stephen Fleming 7,172, Brendon McCullum 6,453, Ross Taylor 6,268, Martin Crowe 5,444.

Andrew Miller (Cricinfo): Everyone says that the Warner press conference was rubbish. Personally I thought it had oodles of hidden plotlines... a perfect scene-setter for series two.

John Etheridge (the Sun): Bancroft, Smith and Warner press conferences. All dressed identically, all sorry, all 'will regret for rest of their lives.' But none revealed what happened, why they did it and whether other players involved.

Anderson strays on to Kane Williamson's pads and the Kiwi skipper flicks it fine for four.

It will be Mark Wood back into the attack from the other end.

Well that was a thoroughly bizarre and somewhat dispiriting press conference from David Warner.

This story looks set to keep running. What a mess.

In the meantime, a cricket match - and a good one at that - is about to resume in Christchurch.

James Anderson to bowl first up after lunch.

Australian broadcaster Glenn Mitchell on Twitter:, external Warner’s failure to answer specific questions about whether it was a one-off episode or whether more than three players were involved keeps flaming the fires of suspicion. AUS has spoken of the ‘line in the sand’ ... drawing one in regards to this saga will proving difficult

Hugo Middle: Hardly surprising press conference that: 1. Everything clearly still not out in the open. 2. Warner has the charisma of dead fish and will struggle to win back Aussie public/any sympathy.

George Williams: Warner was absolutely right not to answer questions on his team-mates' involvement. Whatever right or responsibility he did have to speak on their behalf has been completely surrendered.

Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

Warner has taken his time, unlike Smith and Bancroft. He had an option to go nuclear and say X, Y and Z were doing it too - but obviously decided he's not going to make any excuses or draw on the controversy with Quinton de Kock. They probably calculated that the best way to go, as far as the Aussie public is concerned, is to take it on the chin and don't dob in your mates.

Daily Mirror cricket correspondent Dean Wilson on TMS: "The tears don't change what happened. The fact they're going through a painful process doesn't hide the fact they've been caught cheating, and then lying about it. This is going to run."

Martyn Asby: This press conference with the crocodile tears was the least convincing. Obviously there must have been more influences. Warner's swerving leaves me to think there may be legal implications on the horizon.

Andrew Frayn: David Warner providing a masterclass in using legalese to evade difficult questions. Some direct answers would be better.

Matt: Warner’s tears are pure self-pity. Sorry he’s been caught. Has the nerve to still hold out the hope of being selected for Australia again. If he had any class, he’d retire right now.

Vic Marks
Ex-England spinner on BBC Test Match Special

I slightly disagree with Dean about "performances" - they're cricketers, not actors. However, there was much caginess there - there was speculation he'd dob other players in it or stir the can by saying "it wasn't just me", but he hasn't done any of that. I suspect he will get a sympathetic response within his own country as they've all been vilified five days ago - they'll be slightly more inclined to give him a hug in Australia after that, as they don't like you dobbing in your mates.

Daily Mirror cricket correspondent Dean Wilson on TMS: "Of the four performances we've seen from the various protagonists, that was the worst of the lot. It's what he didn't say that's more revealing than what he did. His refusal to answer direct questions shows for me, there's more to come out here."

With the mood in the room increasingly tense, Warner is asked several times whether he was the instigator of the ball-tampering plan and whether he can confirm no other player was involved.

He does not answer and is led away.

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David Warner, on whether he will retire from international cricket: "That's something that I will continue to sit down and weigh up all my considerations before making any decisions."

More from Warner: "I'm here today to accept my responsibility. I'm deeply sorry. I'll do everything I can to earn that respect back.

"I'm here to take full responsibility. I really just want to move on from this.

"We know what the consequences are when you make horrible decisions like this. I'm really sorry for my part. I wish and hope Steve and Cameron have the same support I have with me because it's going to be a tough and emotional time these next 12 months."