3 years, 10 months ago

'You probably left two people out': Michael Clarke unconvinced by bowlers' statement on ball-tampering scandal

Sticking to his stand that the bowlers, who were part of that team, were aware of the plot to tamper with the red cherry during the infamous Cape Town Test against South Africa, Clarke said their statement finds no mention of the incident’s chief protagonist, Cameron Bancroft, and the Australian team’s former bowling coach, David Saker. Melbourne: Not convinced by the Australian bowlers’ clarification in the 2018 ball-tampering episode, former captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday said the quartet missed a very important detail in an otherwise “smartly worded” joint statement— their involvement was hinted at by a former teammate and not outsiders. “I knew when I made my comments about what Cameron Bancroft’s quotes were it was more than likely going to offend certain people,” Clarke said on Sky Sports radio. “I think there have been a number of people, past players, journalists who have made comments based on what Cameron Bancroft said and then what David Saker, the bowling coach, as well had said.

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1 year ago

On this day in 2018: Australian trio banned after ball-tampering saga

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

Mitchell Johnson reveals 'personal' message from David Warner that prompted scathing attack

Firstpost

Mitchell Johnson added that he could have avoided the ball-tampering part in his David Warner column but asserted that whatever he wrote was his views. Mitchell Johnson has explained that a message from David Warner which was ‘quite personal’ led to the former pacer launching a scathing attack on the Australian opener. Johnson had written that Warner didn’t deserve such …

2 years, 3 months ago

Ball-tampering approved by Cricket Australia officials before Cape Town scandal, claims Warner’s manager

The Hindu

In a startling revelation, David Warner’s manager James Erskine has claimed that Cricket Australia’s officials allowed players to tamper with the ball more than a year before the sandpaper gate scandal broke out in the Cape Town Test in 2018. “Two senior executives were in the changing room in Hobart and basically were berating the team for losing against South …

2 years, 3 months ago

More Australian players were involved in ball-tampering scandal, says David Warner’s manager

The Independent

3 years, 10 months ago

Ball-tampering episode: Everything said on Sandpapergate post Cameron Bancroft's new claim

Firstpost

Here’s a comprehensive look at what all has been said on the ball-tampering episode post Cameron Bancroft’s claim that bowlers possibly knew of tampering as well. What led to the return of the infamous Cape Town Test scandal that involved Australia cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, is a new narrative that emerged out of Bancroft’s recent interview …

3 years, 10 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke refuses to agree with Australian bowlers' clarification

The Hindu

Not convinced by the Australian bowlers' clarification in the 2018 ball-tampering episode, former captain Michael Clarke on Wednesday said the quartet missed a very important detail in an otherwise "smartly worded" joint statement - their involvement was hinted at by a former teammate and not outsiders. Sticking to his stand that the bowlers, who were part of that team, were …

3 years, 10 months ago

Sandpaper gate fiasco: Bowlers and Bancroft have contacted each other and sorted it out, says Tim Paine

India Today

Australia Test captain Tim Paine on Wednesday said that four bowlers who were a part of the ill-fated 2018 Cape Town Test against South Africa have been in touch with Cameron Bancroft to "clear the air" over suggestions they knew about the ball-tampering. Cameron Bancroft stirred up fresh controversy last week after hinting that the Australian bowlers were aware that …

3 years, 10 months ago

Ball-tampering scandal: Michael Clarke not convinced with Australian bowlers' clarification

India Today

Former captain Michael Clarke is not convinced by the Australian bowlers' clarification in the 2018 ball-tampering episode as he pointed out they missed a very important detail in an otherwise "smartly worded" joint statement. Australian bowlers issued a joint statement on Tuesday, once again pleading their innocence in the ball-tampering saga after Cameron Bancroft's latest comments stirred up reignited the …

3 years, 10 months ago

How ’Sandpapergate’ is still haunting Australian cricket

Live Mint

The four Australia bowlers who played in the "Sandpapergate" test against South Africa in 2018 issued a statement on Tuesday denying any knowledge of ball-tampering and calling for an end to "rumour-mongering" and "innuendo". In response, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon issued a statement saying they were disappointed to see their integrity "questioned by some journalists …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australia bowlers deny Cameron Bancroft's claim that they knew of ball-tampering, call for end to 'rumour-mongering and innuendo'

Firstpost

Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon, who were all part of the team during the ill-fated series against South Africa, issued a joint statement to claim innocence and call for an end to “rumour-mongering and innuendo”. Sydney: Australian bowlers, including top pacer Pat Cummins, on Tuesday asserted that they were unaware of the 2018 ball-tampering plot after being …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australia bowlers release statement after Bancroft ball-tampering remarks

The Hindu

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc released a joint statement alongside teammates Josh Hazlewood, Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon after Cameron Bancroft hinted that the bowlers were aware of the ball-tampering tactics during the 2018 Cape Town Test. We have already answered questions many times on this issue, but we feel compelled to put the key facts on the record again: We …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australian bowlers slam local media over Ball-tampering scandal remarks

India TV News

Australian bowlers slam local media over Ball-tampering scandal remarks Following criticism in Australian media over alleged involvement in the 2018 Ball-tampering scandal, Pat Cummins Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Nathan Lyon came together to quash such rumours in a joint statement. Following criticism in Australian media over alleged involvement in the 2018 Ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, Australian bowlers Pat Cummins …

3 years, 10 months ago

Bancroft backtracks on claims, says no new information to offer in ball-tampering scandal

Firstpost

Sydney: Cameron Bancroft has informed Cricket Australia that he has no new information about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, backtracking on his earlier claims that the bowlers might be aware of the illegal plot during the Newlands Test, according to a report. It has now emerged that Bancroft, who is currently playing for Durham in the English County Championship, has responded …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australian trio were treated 'despicably' by CA during 2018 ball-tampering investigation, says David Warner's manager

Firstpost

Erskine said they did not deserve the punishment— one-year ban for Smith and Warner and nine-month suspension for Bancroftt— for their role in the scandal during the Cape Town Test against South Africa. Melbourne: David Warner’s manager James Erskine on Monday said his client, former captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were “treated despicably” by Cricket Australia while they investigated …

3 years, 10 months ago

Players involved in Sandpaper Gate fiasco were treated despicably by CA, says David Warner's manager

India TV News

Players involved in Sandpaper Gate fiasco were treated despicably by CA, says David Warner's manager The ball-tampering fiasco in South Africa had led to a review of Australia's win-at-all-cost team culture, besides the ban on the three players. David Warner's manager James Erskine on Monday said his client, former captain Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were "treated despicably" by Cricket …

3 years, 10 months ago

Not surprised more than 3 people knew about ball tampering, says Michael Clarke

India TV News

Not surprised more than 3 people knew about ball tampering, says Michael Clarke Former Australian skipper Michael Clarke has backed Cameron Bancroft's claims that Steve Smith, David Warner and him can't be the only ones in the knowing of ball tampering. Following Cameron Bancroft claims that more than three people knew about the infamous 2018 ball tampering scandal, former Australian …

3 years, 10 months ago

Ball-tampering scandal will haunt Australian cricket forever, says former bowling coach David Saker

Firstpost

Saker was responding to opening batsman Cameron Bancroft suggestion that Australia’s bowlers knew about the plan in Cape Town to alter the ball which earned him a nine-month ban and rocked the game. Sydney: The 2018 ball-tampering scandal will haunt Australian cricket forever, much like the infamous underarm delivery of 40 years ago, the team’s former bowling coach David Saker …

3 years, 10 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke supports Bancroft's claim, says bowlers had to know about ball-tampering

The Hindu

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke said nobody is surprised that more than three people knew about the Sandpaper Gate and that the bowlers had to know about the ball tampering. The former Australian skipper's remarks came as Cricket Australia on Saturday said it is open to re-investigate the Sandpaper Gate fiasco if there is anyone who has more knowledge about …

3 years, 10 months ago

David Saker on ball-tampering scandal: 'Finger-pointing is going to go on and on and on'

The Hindu

David Saker, Australia's bowling coach at the time of the Newlands ball-tampering scandal, has said it was a "monumental mistake" that could have been prevented. READ: Never going away Saker's statement comes in the wake of Bancroft's startling revelation that there may have been wider knowledge of the ball-tampering plan within the Australian dressing room than the trio of players …

3 years, 10 months ago

2018 ball-tampering scandal 'monumental mistake': Ex-Aussie bowling coach on reinvestigation of Sandpaper Gate

India TV News

Repercussions of the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal incident in a Cape Town Test against host South Africa is going to keep recurring forever, David Saker, who was Australia's bowling coach at the time, has said while admitting that it was a "monumental mistake". The incident returned to the headlines a few days ago after Cameron Bancroft, who was at the …

3 years, 10 months ago

'We know we made a monumental mistake': David Saker unsure what CA will find out if Sandpaper Gate is reinvestigated

Hindustan Times

David Saker, Australia's bowling coach in 2018, at the time of the Sandpaper Gate, said on Sunday that is he is unsure of fruitful findings and results if the incident is investigated again. Bancroft, who was caught on camera rubbing the ball with sandpaper before shoving it in his pants during the 2018 Test against South Africa in Cape Town, …

3 years, 10 months ago

Cricket Australia open to reassess ball-tampering scandal after Bancroft comments

The Hindu

Cricket Australia has said it was open to hearing any new information regarding the 2018 Cape Town scandal in the wake of batsman Cameron Bancroft's comments suggesting that the team's bowlers were aware of the ball-tampering tactics. Following an investigation former test opener Bancroft was banned for nine months for his role in the incident, while then-captain Steve Smith and …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Cameron Bancroft says bowlers were aware of ball-tampering during Newlands Test

Firstpost

Bancroft, who is currently playing for Durham in the English County Championship, said he wanted to be “liked” by his teammates and in turn lost control of his values. London: Cameron Bancroft, one of the three central figures in the infamous ball-tampering scandal, says it is “self explanatory” that apart from Steve Smith, David Warner and himself, Australian bowlers were …

3 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Cameron Bancroft re-opens ball-tampering saga, suggesting bowlers knew what was going on

ABC

Cameron Bancroft has reignited debate about the ball-tampering scandal, claiming Australia's bowlers' knowledge of the sandpaper plot is "self-explanatory". Key points: Cameron Bancroft has said his infamous ball-tampering in the Cape Town Test benefited Australia's bowlers and that their knowledge of it was "self-explanatory" Bancroft, who is playing for Durham in English county cricket, spoke about the saga in an …

3 years, 10 months ago

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers were aware of ball-tampering tactics: It's self-explanatory

India Today

Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has come up with a stunning revelation about the ball-tampering scandal from 2017 that brought disrepute to Australian cricket. As it turns out, Cameron Bancroft has hinted that the Australia bowlers were also aware that ball-tampering tactics were being employed during the Newlands Test. Lost control of my values: Bancroft Bancroft, who is currently playing for …

5 years, 11 months ago

Cameron Bancroft's first newspaper interview since 'Sandpapergate': 'There was no ball-tampering in the Ashes'

The Telegraph

To embrace a future that is again filled with hope, purpose and optimism, Cameron Bancroft knows that he must first confront the past. It is now just over a year since images of him illegally tampering with a cricket ball were beamed on the big screen at Newlands during the third Test against South Africa. Their prime minister, Malcolm Turnbull, …

6 years, 3 months ago

Clarke on Smith, Bancroft interviews: Don't talk unless you're going to be 100 percent honest

India Today

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke said on Friday that he doesn't find the timing of Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft latest interviews right while insisting that the banned duo shouldn't be talking if they are not willing to answer the tough and unanswered questions about the ball-tampering scandal. Clarke said it's important for Smith, Bancroft and David Warner shouldn't be …

6 years, 3 months ago

David Warner's integration still on, even after Smith-Bancroft's damaging interviews: CA Chief Executive Roberts

India TV News

David Warner's isolation by Steve Smith and Camron Bancroft in their recent interviews will not impact the opening batsman's re-integration, Cricket Australia chief executive Kevin Roberts promised Thursday. "I don't know that it does," Roberts told SEN Radio, according to Cricinfo, when asked whether comments made by Smith and Bancroft and Smith would impact his chances of returning to the …

6 years, 3 months ago

Bancroft, Smith's comments on ball-tampering scandal will raise eyebrows: Ricky Ponting

India TV News

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft's recent statements detailing the build-up to the ball-tampering scandal will "raise a few eyebrows" but are unlikely to cause any fresh upheaval in the team. In interviews given to Fox Sports, Bancroft has said that he was encouraged by David Warner, who is also serving a ban, to tamper …

6 years, 3 months ago

Cameron Bancroft reveals David Warner asked him to ball-tamper that led to Australian cricket scandal

The Independent

6 years, 3 months ago

Cameron Bancroft says he wanted 'to fit in', reveals 'mastermind' David Warner's role in ball tampering scandal

Firstpost

Bancroft was seen using sandpaper to try to rough up the ball in the Cape Town Test in March, receiving a nine-month ban from international and domestic cricket for his part in an incident that rocked the sport. Melbourne: Banned Australian player Cameron Bancroft on Wednesday confirmed David Warner asked him to alter the ball during the tampering scandal in …

6 years, 3 months ago

Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft comments on ball-tampering shocking: Ponting

India Today

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting was shocked with the latest comments from Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft on the ball-tampering scandal. As Australia battled India on the opening day of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Bancroft revealed David Warner had urged him to use sandpaper on the ball. "I'm not sure how happy the players would …

6 years, 5 months ago

Ball-tampering report says Cricket Australia's 'arrogant' culture led to players cheating against South Africa at Newlands

Firstpost

Cricket Australia chairman David Peever said the ball-tampering report provided an opportunity for the board to ’look in the mirror'. A review into a ball-tampering scandal has condemned an “arrogant” and “controlling” culture at Cricket Australia that led to players cheating in pursuit of victory. “Responsibility for that larger picture lies with CA and not just the players held directly …

6 years, 5 months ago

Ball-tampering report slams 'arrogant' Cricket Australia culture

The Hindu

A review into a ball-tampering scandal has condemned an “arrogant” and “controlling” culture at Cricket Australia that led to players cheating in pursuit of victory. The independent review by the Sydney-based Ethics Centre accused Cricket Australia of only paying lip service to the spirit of the game, leaving players without any moral guidance. “Responsibility for that larger picture lies with …

6 years, 5 months ago

Cricket Australia contributed to circumstances surrounding ball-tampering scandal, review finds

ABC

An independent review of Cricket Australia has delivered a scathing report on the governance and culture of the organisation. Key points: Cricket Australia urged to accept its responsibility for circumstances that gave rise to ball-tampering scandal CA labelled as "arrogant and controlling" and not living up to its values Review says players lived in a "gilded bubble" disconnected from family …

6 years, 5 months ago

Cricket Australia review: Were Smith, Warner and Bancroft scapegoats in ball-tampering scandal?

ABC

Now that Cricket Australia has taken responsibility for its part in creating the culture that led to the ball-tampering scandal, questions have been asked of the bans it gave to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. Here's what you said: A LOT of you felt Cricket Australia used the players as a scapegoat CA's part in the scandal now …

6 years, 11 months ago

Teary David Warner finds few sympathisers for not answering on ball tampering

Hindustan Times

Following in Steve Smith’s footsteps, Australia’s former vice-captain David Warner issued an apology for the ball-tampering scandal that has left Australian cricket in turmoil. Australian cricketer David Warner listens to a question at a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday, after returning from South Africa. Now, while many Twitter users including current cricket players, met …

7 years ago

Darren Lehmann cleared in ball-tampering scandal as Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft await punishment

The Independent

7 years ago

Disgraced Australian cricketer David Warner apologises for planning ball-tampering scandal after receiving ban

The Independent

7 years ago

Ball-tampering scandal: I panicked, I lied and I am devastated, says Cameron Bancroft

India Today

Cameron Bancroft has asked for forgiveness for his role in the ball-tampering scandal in Perth. The 25-year-old Bancroft was banned for nine months after he was caught on camera trying to change the condition of the ball during Australia's third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. "I have never ever been involved in tampering with the ball before and …

7 years ago

'Embarrassed' Australia awaits disgraced Steve Smith, David Warner's return following ball-tampering scandal

Firstpost

Australia’s embarrassment over the ball-tampering scandal showed little sign of easing even as Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft headed home in disgrace. Sydney: Australia’s embarrassment over the ball-tampering scandal showed little sign of easing on Wednesday even as former captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft headed home in disgrace from South Africa. The two …

7 years ago

Body language expert reveals what Steve Smith and David Warner are thinking about ball tampering

Daily Mail

Australia's top cricketers have been in the spotlight ever since Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera tampering with the ball, with four key figures singled out for intense criticism over the scandal. Scroll down for video Australia's top cricketers have been under intense scrutiny ever since Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera tampering with the ball As rumours swirl about …

7 years ago

Ball-tampering row: Australia await return of tainted trio from Johannesburg

India Today

Australia's embarrassment over the ball-tampering scandal showed little sign of easing on Wednesday even as former captain Steve Smith, vice captain David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft headed home in disgrace from South Africa. Photos: Steve Smith, David Warner reach Johannesburg hotel as ball-tampering row rages on Darren Lehmann let-off leaves cricket fraternity bewildered Social media slammed him for his …

7 years ago

Australia ball-tampering scandal will haunt Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft for rest of their lives, says Trevor Chappell

Firstpost

Trevor Chappell said Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft will long be haunted by what they did. Sydney: Trevor Chappell’s name has been synonymous with one of the most notorious unsporting acts of all time — bowling underarm to help Australia beat New Zealand in 1981. Thirty-seven years later, he said it was a relief to no longer be seen as …

7 years ago

Australia ball-tampering scandal: CA chief James Sutherland apologises to fans on behalf of national cricket board

Firstpost

James Sutherland said in a statement, “Following discussions with Steve Smith and David Warner they have agreed to stand down as captain and vice-captain respectively for the remainder of this Test match.” Sydney: Steve Smith and David Warner have stepped down as captain and vice-captain for the rest of Australia’s ongoing Test against South Africa as Cricket Australia issued an …

7 years ago

Australia ball-tampering scandal is karma for a sorry cricket culture

Daily Mail

One minute they are the Chuckle Brothers of Brisbane having a good old laugh at Jonny Bairstow’s expense over a totally innocuous ‘incident’. The sight of Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft’s mea culpa from Cape Town is a truly extraordinary one and should represent a watershed moment for the whole sorry culture of Australian cricket. Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith …

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