‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances
3 years, 7 months ago

‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances

Hindustan Times  

Ever since the sandpapergate resurfaced due to Cameron Bancroft's controversial interview, a lot of question are being asked about it. Be it regarding the future of Bancroft-- who was one of the three Australian players found guilty-- or the chances of Steve Smith becoming the captain once again, the chatter around the topic is on a constant rise. Australia's Steve Smith: File photo The sandpapergate scandal took place in Capetown in 2018 when three Australian players, Bancroft, Steve Smith, and David Warner, were found guilty and later punished for ball-tampering during the Test series against South Africa. Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has stated that the resurgence of the scandal could hurt Smith's chances of becoming Australia's captain again. “There’s no doubt there’s a growing momentum around Steve Smith being a potential captain, no doubt about that.” With Tim Paine expected to retire after the 2021-22 Ashes, the Australian think-tank is busily pondering potential captaincy candidates with the likes of Pat Cummins, Alex Carey, and Steve Smith among the choices.

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BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal
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6 days, 7 hours ago

BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal

Hindustan Times  

Sydney, : Virat Kohli added a touch of drama to Day 3 of the final Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test by engaging in banter with the Sydney Cricket Ground crowd, referencing Australia's infamous 2018 sandpaper scandal. BGT: Virat Kohli engages in fun banter with SCG crowd, imitates scenes from sandpaper scandal The moment, coupled with Steven Smith's dramatic dismissal on the brink …

Virat Kohli hits back at SCG crowd with ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture after Steve Smith falls one short of 10,000 Test runs
6 days, 8 hours ago

Virat Kohli hits back at SCG crowd with ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture after Steve Smith falls one short of 10,000 Test runs

Live Mint  

Virat Kohli is known for his antics with the crowds. The former India captain was once again at his animated best on Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground, mocking the Australian crowd with a ‘Sandpapergate’ gesture on Day 3 of the fifth Test. The incident took place after Kohli faced jeers from the Australian crowd soon after Smith was dismissed. …

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket
6 days, 9 hours ago

IND vs AUS, 5th Test: Kohli teases Sydney crowd with ‘Sandpaper Gate’ gesture after Steve Smith wicket

The Hindu  

India’s acting captain Virat Kohli teased the crowd over the infamous ‘Sandpaper Gate’ scandal after Australia’s Steve Smith fell one run short of reaching 10,000 Test runs during the third day of the fifth Test in Sydney on Sunday. After the wicket, Kohli, stationed in the slip cordon, turned to the crowd and pulled out his empty pockets, imitating Cameron …

On this day in 2018: Australian trio banned after ball-tampering saga
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow
1 year ago

Australia’s divisive Steve Smith selection ensures sandpaper scandal still casting shadow

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'We saw you cry on telly': Barmy Army gives Steve Smith a brutal Sandpaper Gate reminder during 1st Ashes Test - Watch
1 year, 6 months ago

'We saw you cry on telly': Barmy Army gives Steve Smith a brutal Sandpaper Gate reminder during 1st Ashes Test - Watch

Hindustan Times  

Test cricket in England, against England, is among the most daunting tasks. Australia star Steve Smith witnessed it on Day 3 of the 1st Ashes Test at the Edgbaston Cricket Ground where he was tormented by England cricket team's official fan group, leading up to his dismissal by Stuart Broad that gave the hosts an edge in the series opener. …

Ball-tampering approved by Cricket Australia officials before Cape Town scandal, claims Warner’s manager
2 years, 1 month 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 …

More Australian players were involved in ball-tampering scandal, says David Warner’s manager
2 years, 1 month ago

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

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Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban
2 years, 2 months ago

Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban

India TV News  

Highlights Warner was slammed with a lifelong leadership ban Cricket Australia directors contemplate rewriting the organisation's code of ethics Warner has been looked upon as a possible candidate for Australia's vacant ODI captain's post David Warner's lifetime leadership ban could be lifted as Cricket Australia directors contemplate rewriting the organisation's code of ethics, according to a report.The 35-year-old, who is …

David Warner open to have discussions with Cricket Australia to get lifetime captaincy ban overturned
2 years, 4 months ago

David Warner open to have discussions with Cricket Australia to get lifetime captaincy ban overturned

India TV News  

David Warner said that he is looking forward to having an "honest conversation" with Cricket Australia to "open their doors" and discuss overturning his lifetime leadership ban. While former skipper Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, Warner was slammed with a lifelong leadership ban. However, several former and current players, including …

Candice Warner questions why her husband David is only player from sandpaper scandal still punished
3 years, 1 month ago

Candice Warner questions why her husband David is only player from sandpaper scandal still punished

Daily Mail  

Candice Warner has gone on the offensive for her cricket star husband again, this time questioning why he is the only player still being punished for Sandpapergate. Candice Warner has gone on the offensive for her husband again, this time questioning why he is the only player still being punished for Sandpapergate David, Candice and their children arrive back in …

Steve Smith being made Australia vice-captain can heal wounds from ball tampering scandal, says Mark Taylor
3 years, 1 month ago

Steve Smith being made Australia vice-captain can heal wounds from ball tampering scandal, says Mark Taylor

India Today  

Former skipper Mark Taylor has backed the appointment of Steve Smith as Australia's vice-captain more than three years after he was stripped of the captaincy for his involvement in the Newlands ball-tampering scandal. Smith has returned to a leadership role as deputy to newly installed captain Pat Cummins, who was promoted to the captaincy position when Tim Paine quit earlier …

Ashes 2021-22: Reinstating Smith as Australia captain will only add to the circus, says Ian Healy
3 years, 1 month ago

Ashes 2021-22: Reinstating Smith as Australia captain will only add to the circus, says Ian Healy

India TV News  

Highlights Paine had stepped down as Australia's Test skipper after emboriling in a 'sexting' scandal Paine had replaced Smith as Test captain following the ball-tampering scandal in 2018 Healy feels many people haven't forgotten that Smith was at the centre of ball-tampering scandal If Steve Smith is reinstated as captain of the Australian Test squad for the upcoming Ashes following …

Resurfacing ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith for Australia captaincy: Mark Taylor
3 years, 7 months ago

Resurfacing ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith for Australia captaincy: Mark Taylor

The Hindu  

Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor believes the 2018 ball-tampering scandal "won't go away" ever and its recent resurfacing will affect Steve Smith's chances of regaining the Test captaincy. However, the episode resurfaced recently when Cameron Bancroft, who was banned for nine months for his role, stated that whether the Australian bowlers knew of the plan to use a sandpaper on …

They’ve spoken to Bancroft, cleared the air there and looking forward to moving on: Tim Paine
3 years, 7 months ago

They’ve spoken to Bancroft, cleared the air there and looking forward to moving on: Tim Paine

Hindustan Times  

The four Australia bowlers who played in the infamous "Sandpapergate" test have been in touch with Cameron Bancroft to "clear the air" over suggestions they knew about the ball-tampering, captain Tim Paine said on Wednesday. Australia's Test captain Tim Paine Bancroft, who was banned for scuffing the ball with a piece of sandpaper during the third test against South Africa …

Sandpapergate: Paine says all four Australian bowlers have spoken to Bancroft and sorted things out
3 years, 7 months ago

Sandpapergate: Paine says all four Australian bowlers have spoken to Bancroft and sorted things out

The Hindu  

The four Australia bowlers who played in the infamous "Sandpapergate" test have been in touch with Cameron Bancroft to "clear the air" over suggestions they knew about the ball-tampering, captain Tim Paine said on Wednesday. "I think they're frustrated that it keeps popping up but I think that's part and parcel for everyone who played in that test match," Paine …

Ball-tampering episode: Everything said on Sandpapergate post Cameron Bancroft's new claim
3 years, 7 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 …

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke refuses to agree with Australian bowlers' clarification
3 years, 7 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 …

Sandpaper gate fiasco: Bowlers and Bancroft have contacted each other and sorted it out, says Tim Paine
3 years, 7 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 …

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement: Broad
3 years, 7 months ago

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement: Broad

India TV News  

England pacer Stuart Broad feels Australian cricket would be in for an "interesting time" if David Warner ever decides to write a book and open up about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that led to him being barred from national captaincy for life. Warner's manager James Erskine has said his client, former captain Steve Smith and Bancroft were "treated despicably" by …

Australia bowlers release statement after Bancroft ball-tampering remarks
3 years, 7 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 …

Bancroft backtracks on claims, says no new information to offer in ball-tampering scandal
3 years, 7 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 …

Sandpaper Gate: Bancroft backtracks on ball-tampering claims, says no new information to offer
3 years, 7 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Bancroft backtracks on ball-tampering claims, says no new information to offer

The Hindu  

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 to …

Australian trio were treated 'despicably' by CA during 2018 ball-tampering investigation, says David Warner's manager
3 years, 7 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 …

Cricket Australia failed to carry out thorough investigation of Sandpaper Gate, says Adam Gilchrist
3 years, 7 months ago

Cricket Australia failed to carry out thorough investigation of Sandpaper Gate, says Adam Gilchrist

Firstpost  

The former wicketkeeper-batsman said CA, in the course of the whole episode, missed out on an opportunity to make a strong statement Melbourne: Adam Gilchrist has said Cricket Australia did not carry out a thorough investigation into the 2018 Sandpaper Gate by refusing to go deeper into the problem of ball-tampering. “There was an opportunity for CA if they were …

Cricket Australia didn't fully investigate Sandpaper Gate: Adam Gilchrist on 2018 ball-tampering scandal
3 years, 7 months ago

Cricket Australia didn't fully investigate Sandpaper Gate: Adam Gilchrist on 2018 ball-tampering scandal

India TV News  

The legendary Adam Gilchrist has said Cricket Australia did not carry out a thorough investigation into the 2018 Sandpaper Gate by refusing to go deeper into the problem of ball-tampering. The ball-tampering fiasco in South Africa had led to a review of Australia's win-at-all-cost team culture besides one-year ban on then captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and a …

Gilchrist on ball-tampering scandal: CA didn't fully investigate Sandpaper Gate
3 years, 7 months ago

Gilchrist on ball-tampering scandal: CA didn't fully investigate Sandpaper Gate

The Hindu  

Adam Gilchrist has said Cricket Australia did not carry out a thorough investigation into the 2018 Sandpaper Gate because it did not go deeper into the problem of ball-tampering. "There was an opportunity for CA if they were going to make such a strong statement they needed to do a more thorough investigation to work out where the root of …

Cricket Australia's integrity unit reaches out to Cameron Bancroft after his ball-tampering revelations
3 years, 7 months ago

Cricket Australia's integrity unit reaches out to Cameron Bancroft after his ball-tampering revelations

Firstpost  

Bancroft, who had the sandpaper in his possession, was suspended for nine months for his role in the ball tampering plot during the Cape Town Test. Melbourne: Cricket Australia’s integrity unit has reached out to Cameron Bancroft to know if the player has any fresh information regarding the ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket world in 2018. Ben Oliver, Cricket …

Cricket Australia's integrity unit reaches out to Bancroft after his ball-tampering revelations
3 years, 7 months ago

Cricket Australia's integrity unit reaches out to Bancroft after his ball-tampering revelations

The Hindu  

Cricket Australia's integrity unit has reached out to Cameron Bancroft to know if the batsman has any fresh information regarding the ball-tampering scandal that rocked the cricket world in 2018. Bancroft created a fresh storm in Australian cricket by suggesting that more bowlers were aware of the plot that had led to one-year suspensions of then captain Steve Smith and …

Sandpaper Gate: Cricket Australia's Integrity team reaches out to Cameron Bancroft - Report
3 years, 7 months ago

Sandpaper Gate: Cricket Australia's Integrity team reaches out to Cameron Bancroft - Report

Hindustan Times  

Ever since Cameron Bancroft revealed that more than three people would have knowledge about the Sandpaper Gate, the fiasco has once again become a talking point in the cricketing world. Now, Cricket Australia's Integrity team has reached out to the right-handed batsman to see if he has more information to give on the issue. File picture of Cameron Bancroft Sources …

Sandpaper Gate: Clarke supports Bancroft's claim, says bowlers had to know about ball-tampering
3 years, 7 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 …

2018 ball-tampering scandal 'monumental mistake': Ex-Aussie bowling coach on reinvestigation of Sandpaper Gate
3 years, 7 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 …

'We know we made a monumental mistake': David Saker unsure what CA will find out if Sandpaper Gate is reinvestigated
3 years, 7 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, …

Cricket Australia open to reassess ball-tampering scandal after Bancroft comments
3 years, 7 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 …

Australia's Cameron Bancroft says bowlers were aware of ball-tampering during Newlands Test
3 years, 7 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 …

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics
3 years, 7 months ago

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics

The Hindu  

Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has hinted there had to be wider knowledge about ball-tampering during the 'Sandpaper Gate' incident in 2018 in the Cape Town Test between Australia and South Africa than just the trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and the opener himself. In March 2018, Bancroft was caught on camera trying to change the condition of the ball …

Interested in captaining Australia again: Steve Smith
3 years, 9 months ago

Interested in captaining Australia again: Steve Smith

The Hindu  

Steve Smith says he is interested in becoming Australia captain once again if the opportunity comes, asserting that he has learnt to live with the damage caused to his career and reputation by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The 31-year-old Smith served a one-year ban from playing and was disqualified from leading Australia for two years because of his role in …

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith 'keen' to lead Australia again, if given chance

India TV News  

Australian batting mainstay Steve Smith, who was dethroned as captain following the 'Sandpaper-Gate' scandal in Cape Town Test in March 2018 and was suspended, has said he would be keen to lead the national team again, if given an opportunity. If it was what Cricket Australia wanted and it was what was best for the team at the time, it's …

Steve Smith on Australia captaincy: I've certainly thought about it, I would be keen if it comes up
3 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith on Australia captaincy: I've certainly thought about it, I would be keen if it comes up

India Today  

Steve Smith was handed a one year ban, with a two-year ban on Australia captaincy, by Cricket Australia back in March 2018 in light of the Sandpapergate debacle. The former Australia skipper’s captaincy ban has also been lifted but the board hasn’t shown any signs of handing over the leadership role back to Smith. "I've certainly had a lot of …

Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action
4 years ago

Sydney Test: Steve Smith scruffs out batsman's guard, fans slam Australian cricketer's unsportsmanlike action

India Today  

Australia are getting desperate in their quest for victory in the Sydney Test against India and the proof of that came in the unsportsmanlike behaviour of former captain Steve Smith on Day 5. An incident came to light on Monday when Steve Smith was caught on the stump camera scuffing up the batsman's guard on purpose during the drinks break …

Steve Smith not the only contender for captaincy, Australia have other options too: CA chairman
4 years ago

Steve Smith not the only contender for captaincy, Australia have other options too: CA chairman

India TV News  

Batting mainstay Steve Smith's reappointment as Australia's Test captain is far from certain as the sport's governing body in the country feels there are some "great young leaders" coming through the system. Asked about the board's view, CA chairman Earl Eddings told ESPNcricinfo: "First of all we've got three great captains in Meg, Aaron and Tim. With Paine and Finch …

Steve Smith ‘took the blame’ for ball-tampering scandal but entire Australia squad was involved, says Andrew Flintoff
4 years, 8 months ago

Steve Smith ‘took the blame’ for ball-tampering scandal but entire Australia squad was involved, says Andrew Flintoff

Firstpost  

Andrew Flintoff believes the entire Australian team was involved in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket in 2018 and then skipper Steve Smith just “took the blame” to save his side. London: Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes the entire Australian team was involved in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket in 2018 and then skipper Steve Smith …

Flintoff: Smith took blame for ball-tampering scandal to save side
4 years, 8 months ago

Flintoff: Smith took blame for ball-tampering scandal to save side

The Hindu  

Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff believes the entire Australian team was involved in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket in 2018 and then skipper Steve Smith just “took the blame” to save his side. One of the things that Steve Smith did is take the blame for everyone else,” Flintoff told Talksport. “Things like ball tampering have gone on …

'I made a big mistake': Australia's Cameron Bancroft on his ball-tampering shame
4 years, 8 months ago

'I made a big mistake': Australia's Cameron Bancroft on his ball-tampering shame

Daily Mail  

Eight months on and the noise of that unforgiving Edgbaston crowd is still ringing in Cameron Bancroft’s ears. But on the field, I couldn’t have pictured in 1,000 years that that’s what was going to happen.’ The recent Amazon Prime series The Test makes painful viewing for Cameron Bancroft Bancroft is, of course, recalling the atmosphere at last August’s Ashes …

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal
4 years, 9 months ago

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal

The Hindu  

Australian cricketers had gone “out of control” and turned “pretty average people” two-three years before the ball-tampering scandal, says former ICC Elite Panel umpire Ian Gould, who was the TV official in the infamous Cape Town Test of 2018. Gould, who retired after last year’s World Cup, relayed what had been spotted on the TV -- Cameron Bancroft putting sandpaper …

‘Behavioural, chatty, pretty average people’: Ian Gould says Australia were ‘out of control’ before ball-tampering
4 years, 9 months ago

‘Behavioural, chatty, pretty average people’: Ian Gould says Australia were ‘out of control’ before ball-tampering

Hindustan Times  

Former ICC Elite Panel umpire Ian Gould on Thursday recalled the 2018 sandpapergate scandal that rocked Cricket Australia, and said that Australia cricket team was out of control two-three years before the incident took place. During the 3rd Day of the Newlands Test against South Africa in March 2018, Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera rubbing the ball …

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia as two-year leadership ban post ball-tampering scandal ends
4 years, 9 months ago

Steve Smith eligible to captain Australia as two-year leadership ban post ball-tampering scandal ends

Firstpost  

Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly on Sunday, leaving him eligible to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Sydney: Steve Smith’s two-year leadership ban ended quietly Sunday, leaving him eligible again to captain Australia at a time of uncertainty over when international cricket will resume. Smith told Channel Nine television’s Sports Sunday …

Sandpaper and sobbing: Two years on from Australian cricket’s darkest hour
4 years, 9 months ago

Sandpaper and sobbing: Two years on from Australian cricket’s darkest hour

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Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal
4 years, 10 months ago

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal

The Hindu  

Australia’s Steve Smith and David Warner will return to Newlands on Wednesday, less than two years after they were central figures in one of cricket’s greatest scandals at the ground. They will be playing in a series-deciding third Twenty20 international against South Africa in front of an expected capacity crowd where “maximum security” will be in place to prevent any …

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