Cameron Bancroft

Australian Cricketers Association wants Steve Smith, David Warner bans reduced

All three players - Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, have until Thursday to inform Cricket Australia whether they accept their punishment or will opt for a hearing, as is their right.

Apr 03, 2018, 08:59 AM IST

Ball tampering episode a wake-up call: Jacques Kallis

Legendary all-rounder Jacques Kallis on Sunday said the recent ball-tampering scandal in South Africa was a "wake-up" call for international cricket.

Apr 01, 2018, 18:23 PM IST

Watch: Steve Smith's father dumps son's cricket kit

Steve Smith's dream career has come crashing down after Cricket Australia (CA) banned him for 12 months as he was found guilty for his role in the ball-tampering episode that rocked the sport last week.

Apr 01, 2018, 09:56 AM IST

Australia vow 'respect and sportsmanship' after cheating scandal

Embattled Australia vowed to spearhead a new era of "respect and sportsmanship" after the ball-tampering scandal which sent shockwaves through the sport.

Mar 31, 2018, 15:23 PM IST

Don't relate reverse swing to ball-tampering: Pakistan greats explain the art

Pakistan's masters of reverse-swinging a cricket ball have unanimously defended it as an "art" that can be achieved without the tampering that ended in shameful bans for three Australian players.

Mar 31, 2018, 10:08 AM IST

David Warner masterminded ball-tampering, Steve Smith agreed, Cameron Bancroft executed

After what transpired over the past week, camerapersons at cricket grounds may be asked to stay extra vigilant when Australia are bowling. That's how big a stain David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft have left on their country's reputation and integrity.

Mar 31, 2018, 09:43 AM IST

Will regret it as long as I live: Tearful David Warner apologises for ball-tampering

Warner refused to answer questions on if it was the first ball-tampering incident within the team.

Mar 31, 2018, 07:11 AM IST

Cricket Australia confirms David Warner presser to be held on Saturday

Warner suspended from international and state cricket for 12 months and banned from ever holding a leadership position in the test team.

Mar 30, 2018, 09:27 AM IST

English county Somerset ditch Australia`s Cameron Bancroft as overseas player following ball-tampering incident

The 25-year-old opening batsman, who has played just eight Tests, has said he will regret the incident "for the rest of my life".

Mar 29, 2018, 19:14 PM IST

Darren Lehmann steps down from Australia head coach role

In another major development in the ball-tampering scandal, Darren Lehmann quit as Australia head coach on Thursday. The fourth and final Test against South Africa from March 30-April 3 will be his last game in charge of the Australian team.

Mar 29, 2018, 17:43 PM IST

Australian Cricketer's Association questions severity of ball-tampering bans

 The Australian Cricketer's Association (ACA) has questioned "a number of glaring and clear anomalies" in the process leading to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft being handed lengthy bans for their roles in a ball-tampering scandal.

Mar 29, 2018, 17:10 PM IST

Not convinced of use of yellow and red card: ICC CEO David Richardson

  The ICC Chief Executive David Richardson is "not convinced" about introducing soccer like sanctions like red and yellow cards to curb boorish on-field behaviour.

Mar 29, 2018, 17:05 PM IST

Failure of leadership, my leadership: Steve Smith breaks down after return to Australia

Steve Smith has been banned from cricket for one year and will also not play in the IPL after he admitted to allowing ball tampering during South Africa vs Australia Test in Cape Town.

Mar 29, 2018, 16:58 PM IST

Former coach Mickey Arthur slams 'boorish' Australia cricketers

Former coach Mickey Arthur Thursday slammed Australia's players as "boorish and arrogant" and accused them and governing body Cricket Australia of being unwilling to improve the culture within the game.

Mar 29, 2018, 16:52 PM IST

Cameron Bancroft sorry for sticky tape lie after returning to Australia

 Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft apologised on Thursday for lying about what he had used to scuff up the ball in the third Test against South Africa after it was confirmed he used sandpaper and not sticky tape with granules from the pitch.

Mar 29, 2018, 15:24 PM IST

Watch: Contrite Steve Smith breaks down in tears on return to Australia

Disgraced Australia cricketer Steve Smith broke down in tears on his return to Australia from South Africa on Thursday. 

Mar 29, 2018, 14:46 PM IST

David Warner apologises for his role in ball-tampering scandal

Disgraced Australia batsman David Warner on Thursday apologised for his role in the ball-tampering scandal. The left-handed batsman was banned for a year by Cricket Australia (CA) after it emerged he was at the centre of Australia's ball-tampering plans during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Mar 29, 2018, 11:16 AM IST

Disgraced Steve Smith to face the music in Australia

Disgraced skipper Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner were heading home to an angry Australia on Thursday after being banned for a year over a cheating scandal that has left their careers in tatters and sponsors deserting the game.

Mar 29, 2018, 10:01 AM IST

Cricket Australia loses major sponsor over players' conspiracy to cheat

Australia's Magellan Financial Group Ltd cancelled a naming rights sponsorship deal with Cricket Australia after it banned players involved in a ball-tampering scandal, the biggest blow to the country's governing body reeling from the incident.

Mar 29, 2018, 09:04 AM IST

Former skipper Ian Chappell doesn't see Steve Smith captaining Australia again

Chappell felt CA had to ban them for at least one year. 

Mar 28, 2018, 22:30 PM IST