David Warner could return to captaincy duties in BBL; Here's all you need to know
2 years, 5 months ago

David Warner could return to captaincy duties in BBL; Here's all you need to know

India TV News  

David Warner could return to captaincy duties in BBL; Here's all you need to know Warner's life ban on the captaincy may be commuted by Cricket Australia enabling the cricketer to lead Sydney Thunder in the BBL or Australia in the future. Highlights In the year 2018, Steve Smith and David Warner were found guilty in the ball-tampering scandal For the penalty to be withdrawn, Warner has to plead his case Under current rules, players don't have right to have a sanction reviewed once it has been accepted Star Australian cricketer David Warner can take up the captaincy duties in the upcoming Big Bash League in December after the country's cricket board called for a review of its code of conduct. However, Warner's life ban on the captaincy may be commuted by Cricket Australia after the review, enabling the cricketer to lead Sydney Thunder in the BBL or Australia in the future. "Cricket Australia's board met today and among the items discussed was a possible amendment to the code of conduct in respect to long-term sanctions," CA said in a statement on Friday.

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David Warner demands ball-tampering investigation following India A's explosive clash vs Australia A after his leadership ban is lifted
4 months, 3 weeks ago

David Warner demands ball-tampering investigation following India A's explosive clash vs Australia A after his leadership ban is lifted

Daily Mail  

David Warner has issued a fresh criticism of Cricket Australia's handling of the recent ball-tampering allegations that were made agaisnt India's A side which have overshadowed Australia A's seven-wicket victory over the weekend. David Warner has hit out at Cricket Australia after they cleared India A of ball-tampering India's A team have been accused of tampering with the ball in …

David Warner back as cricket captain after leadership ban lifted
4 months, 3 weeks ago

David Warner back as cricket captain after leadership ban lifted

New Indian Express  

SYDNEY: David Warner was named captain of Big Bash League team Sydney Thunder on Wednesday, a fortnight after having his lifetime ban on any leadership role in Australian cricket lifted. A Cricket Australia panel last month decided that Warner met the criteria to have the ban lifted immediately, noting his "respectful and contrite tone". "David Warner has officially been announced …

David Warner has lifetime cricket leadership ban lifted
5 months ago

David Warner has lifetime cricket leadership ban lifted

The Independent  

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Warner's Lifetime Ban Lifted by Cricket Australia: A Journey of Redemption
5 months, 1 week ago

Warner's Lifetime Ban Lifted by Cricket Australia: A Journey of Redemption

ABP News  

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban from Australian cricket has been lifted by Cricket Australia (CA). The ban was imposed following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa and was set to last indefinitely. However, Warner presented a strong case to a three-member independent panel, which unanimously agreed to lift the ban. The panel noted Warner's remorseful behavior, his refraining from …

Warner's Leadership Ban Lifted After 5-Year Suspension
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5 months, 1 week ago

Warner's Leadership Ban Lifted After 5-Year Suspension

Deccan Chronicle  

Veteran cricketer David Warner's lifetime ban on any leadership role within Australian cricket has been lifted. Warner presented his case to a three-person panel and was found unanimously eligible for the ban to be lifted. He will be eligible to take up leadership positions in Australian cricket this summer.

David Warner's captaincy ban overturned by Cricket Australia after Pat Cummins's character reference
5 months, 1 week ago

David Warner's captaincy ban overturned by Cricket Australia after Pat Cummins's character reference

ABC  

Cricket Australia has scrapped the lifetime leadership ban on David Warner that was controversially handed down in the wake of the Newlands ball-tampering incident. Warner reflects on ball-tampering scandal Photo shows Cricketer David Warner speaks to media at a press conference, talking and holding his hands up David Warner says he is relieved that retiring from international cricket will mean …

A T20 star who excelled in Test cricket, David Warner exits the international stage
9 months ago

A T20 star who excelled in Test cricket, David Warner exits the international stage

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: If David Warner had to write his own script, how he would have loved to bow out of the game holding aloft the ICC T20 World Cup trophy in his hands. He announced his arrival on the international stage with a spectacular 89/43 balls on T20I debut against South Africa in 2009, becoming the first man since 1877 to …

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

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

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'It's bizarre': David Warner 'still can't wrap his head' around his captaincy ban for Australia after Sandpaper gate
1 year, 2 months ago

'It's bizarre': David Warner 'still can't wrap his head' around his captaincy ban for Australia after Sandpaper gate

India TV News  

It's bizarre: Warner 'still can't wrap his head' around his captaincy ban for Australia after Sandpaper saga It's been almost six years since the infamous Sandpaper Gate hit Australian cricket on one fateful day in Cape Town which affected a few players' careers including Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. David Warner, one of the greatest ever openers across …

David Warner on how he would like to be remembered: 'I hope I put a smile on everyone's face'
1 year, 2 months ago

David Warner on how he would like to be remembered: 'I hope I put a smile on everyone's face'

Firstpost  

David Warner brought an end to his 112-Test career spanning 12 years with a swashbuckling 57 in his final innings at his home Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday as Australia defeated Pakistan by eight wickets to clinch the series 3-0. Asked how he would like to be remembered, he replied: “Exciting, entertaining and I hope I put a smile on …

'I'm a leader in this team no matter what': David Warner opens up on lifetime leadership ban after Sandpapergate
1 year, 2 months ago

'I'm a leader in this team no matter what': David Warner opens up on lifetime leadership ban after Sandpapergate

Firstpost  

Sydney: The controversy surrounding the lifetime captaincy ban on David Warner following the 2018 ball-tampering scandal could have been handled differently but he has moved on from that episode, the retiring batting stalwart said in Sydney on Monday. Warner was handed a lifetime leadership ban after team-mate Cameron Bancroft was caught with sandpaper in his trouser pocket and Australia admitted …

'Leadership isn't about wearing a captain badge' - David Warner to move forward from lifetime captaincy ban
1 year, 3 months ago

'Leadership isn't about wearing a captain badge' - David Warner to move forward from lifetime captaincy ban

India TV News  

David Warner announced his decision to retire from ODI cricket on Monday, January 1, and also put his controversial past behind him ahead of his farewell Test match in Sydney. After the retirement announcement, the legendary Australian veteran also revealed his final thoughts over a lifetime captaincy ban after the infamous sandpapergate scandal in 2018. Warner enjoyed a great form …

David Warner hits out at Cricket Australia over leadership ban: I felt disrespected
1 year, 9 months ago

David Warner hits out at Cricket Australia over leadership ban: I felt disrespected

India Today  

David Warner said that he wasn’t happy with Cricket Australia’s approach in dealing with his leadership ban following the infamous ball-tampering scandal back in 2018 in the Newlands Test against South Africa. Last year, in November, Warner submitted an appeal to get his ban overturned after CA reworded its code of conduct, stating that cricketers could not review a sanction …

Watch: David Warner takes swipe at Cricket Australia for lack of support
2 years, 3 months ago

Watch: David Warner takes swipe at Cricket Australia for lack of support

The Hindu  

Veteran David Warner accused Cricket Australia Saturday of a lack of support in his appeal against a lifetime leadership ban and revealed he struggled mentally during the recent series against the West Indies. The dynamic opener and former Test vice-captain was banned from any leadership role over his part in the Cape Town ball-tampering affair in 2018. Warner was furious …

David Warner fires shot at Cricket Australia over leadership appeal
2 years, 3 months ago

David Warner fires shot at Cricket Australia over leadership appeal

The Hindu  

Veteran David Warner accused Cricket Australia Saturday of a lack of support in his appeal against a lifetime leadership ban and revealed he struggled mentally during the recent series against the West Indies. “My teammates and the staff in our team were absolutely amazing, and my family and friends, so they really got me through that period.” Warner, who was …

Warner too old for leadership role, says Ian Chappell
2 years, 3 months ago

Warner too old for leadership role, says Ian Chappell

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Ian Chappell believes there is no point in lifting David Warner’s lifetime captaincy ban as age is not on his side. Chappell feels Warner wanted his captaincy ban to be lifted as he wanted to lead his BBL side Sydney Thunder. Whatever leadership position he had, he would be good at it.” The lifetime captaincy ban was …

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia
2 years, 3 months ago

Steve Smith calls David Warner's leadership ban fundamentally wrong; calls him best opener ever for Australia

India TV News  

Steve Smith, just like so many times in the past, has come up in Warner's defence and said that Cricket Australia's lifetime ban on Warner is fundamentally wrong, and for the team, he continues to be a leader. Warner on Wednesday withdrew the bid to overturn his lifetime captaincy ban, saying the review panel wanted him to go through "public …

Cricket Australia can IGNORE independent panel and overturn David Warner's lifetime leadership ban
2 years, 3 months ago

Cricket Australia can IGNORE independent panel and overturn David Warner's lifetime leadership ban

Daily Mail  

Cricket Australia has the power to lift David Warner's leadership ban, despite claims that the body must follow guidelines set by Sports Integrity Australia. David Warner's lawyer believes Cricket Australia can unilaterally lift his leadership ban But according to The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Sports Integrity Australia has in fact no power to prevent CA from overturning the …

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

Cricket Australia blasted for ‘losing control’ of David Warner saga
2 years, 3 months ago

Cricket Australia blasted for ‘losing control’ of David Warner saga

The Hindu  

Australian Cricketers’ Association chief Todd Greenberg said on Friday that David Warner was left with no choice but to ditch his leadership ban appeal, and that Cricket Australia had “lost control”. “The moment Cricket Australia outsourced the review, in my view, they lost control of that process,” he told SEN sports radio. “The process became a long way removed from …

Michael Clarke says Warner made scapegoat of ball-tampering scandal
2 years, 3 months ago

Michael Clarke says Warner made scapegoat of ball-tampering scandal

The Hindu  

Former Australia captain Michael Clarke has accused his country’s cricket board of double standards and making David Warner the “scapegoat” in its messy handling of his captaincy ban following the ball-tampering scandal. Not prepared to let his family be the “washing machine for cricket’s dirty laundry”, an angry Warner on Wednesday withdrew his application for revocation of lifetime leadership ban, …

More Australian players were involved in ball-tampering scandal, says David Warner’s manager
2 years, 3 months ago

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

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Warner withdraws application to challenge lifetime captaincy ban
2 years, 3 months ago

Warner withdraws application to challenge lifetime captaincy ban

The Hindu  

David Warner has decided to withdraw his application to challenge his lifetime captaincy ban from Australian cricket, to avoid a public hearing on the events surrounding the Newlands scandal in 2018. “Despite my opposition and that of Cricket Australia, on Tuesday last week Counsel Assisting the Review Panel and the Review Panel took it upon themselves to concoct an irregular …

‘I’m not a criminal’ - Warner hits out at Australia captaincy ban
2 years, 4 months ago

‘I’m not a criminal’ - Warner hits out at Australia captaincy ban

The Hindu  

A frustrated David Warner on Monday said he was “not a criminal” and everyone should have the right to appeal as Cricket Australia paved the way for his lifetime leadership ban to be lifted. ‘Traumatic’ “It’s been drawn out, it’s traumatic for me and my family and everyone else involved in it,” the Australian newspaper quoted the 36-year-old as saying …

Cricket Australia amends 'THIS' policy after talks with Warner, are they hinting towards new T20I captain?
2 years, 4 months ago

Cricket Australia amends 'THIS' policy after talks with Warner, are they hinting towards new T20I captain?

India TV News  

After the T20 World Cup 2022, Cricket Australia made a big decision on Monday. "Cricket Australia has amended its Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel after a review by the CA Head of Integrity," CA's statement stated. The CA statement added, "Any applications will be considered by a three-person Review Panel, comprising independent Code of Conduct Commissioners, …

Forgive and Forget: Greg Chappell calls for David Warner's captaincy ban to be revoked
2 years, 5 months ago

Forgive and Forget: Greg Chappell calls for David Warner's captaincy ban to be revoked

India TV News  

Highlights According to the rules, if a player has accepted his fault, then his punishment cannot be challenged In 2018 Steve Smith, Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banned from playing international cricket. David Warner should be forgiven and handed over a leadership role in the Australian cricket team, feels Greg Chappell. Greg, in conversation on SEN's Mornings, said that it …

Cricket Australia contemplates lifting David Warner's captaincy ban
2 years, 5 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 and Cricket Australia to discuss overturning lifetime captaincy ban
2 years, 6 months ago

David Warner and Cricket Australia to discuss overturning lifetime captaincy ban

The Hindu  

David Warner is set to have discussions with Cricket Australia to end his lifetime leadership ban in the coming weeks as the board looks for a replacement for former ODI skipper Aaron Finch. But there’s no rush for anything.” In the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, former skipper Steve Smith was stripped of the captaincy and …

David Warner makes stunning claim that leadership ban from CA wasn't just about cheating scandal
2 years, 6 months ago

David Warner makes stunning claim that leadership ban from CA wasn't just about cheating scandal

Daily Mail  

David Warner has bizarrely claimed his lifetime leadership ban from Cricket Australia isn't due to the cheating scandal in South Africa back in 2018. In what was a dark day for Australian sport, Warner was painted as the chief instigator behind the infamous 'sandpapergate' controversy, which saw Cameron Bancroft caught applying sandpaper to the ball during a spiteful Test match …

David Warner eyes Australia’s ODI captaincy, ready to talk with management to end leadership ban
2 years, 6 months ago

David Warner eyes Australia’s ODI captaincy, ready to talk with management to end leadership ban

Firstpost  

With the captaincy role in ODIs now vacant in the Australian side, following the retirement of Aaron Finch, Warner is fancying his chances to take that role. Australia’s star opener David Warner is considering meeting Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley soon to have leadership talks and convince themend the lifetime captaincy ban imposed on him in the wake of the …

David Warner open to have discussions with Cricket Australia to get lifetime captaincy ban overturned
2 years, 7 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 …

End david Warner’s captaincy ban, says Greg Chappell
2 years, 8 months ago

End david Warner’s captaincy ban, says Greg Chappell

The Hindu  

Australian batting great Greg Chappell on Tuesday called for the lifetime captaincy ban on David Warner to be lifted, saying the star batter has the capability to successfully lead a side. Warner, former captain Steve Smith, and batter Cameron Bancroft were banned from playing domestic or international cricket as punishment for their roles in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South …

Greg Chappell calls for David Warner's captaincy ban to end
2 years, 8 months ago

Greg Chappell calls for David Warner's captaincy ban to end

India TV News  

Greg Chappell calls for David Warner's captaincy ban to end After the sandpaper incident, Warner and Smith were banned for one year, Bancroft was suspended for nine months. Additionally, Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years, while Warner was handed a lifelong leadership ban. Veteran Australian player Greg Chappell feels that David Warner …

Candice Warner questions why her husband David is only player from sandpaper scandal still punished
3 years, 3 months 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 …

Ian Chappell slams Cricket Australia for naming Steve Smith as Test vice-captain: Cheating is cheating
3 years, 4 months ago

Ian Chappell slams Cricket Australia for naming Steve Smith as Test vice-captain: Cheating is cheating

India Today  

Ian Chappell came down hard on Cricket Australia for appointing Steve Smith as the national Test team's vice-captain despite the former skipper having served a 12-month suspension from the sport for his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Smith was named vice-captain while Pat Cummins appointed the skipper of the Test team after Tim Paine resigned from the post following …

Resurfacing of ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith's case: Mark Taylor on Australia captaincy
3 years, 10 months ago

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

India TV News  

Resurfacing of ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith's case: Mark Taylor on Australia captaincy Smith, who was sacked as skipper and suspended for a year for his role in the plot, has recently expressed his desire to lead Australia again. Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor believes the 2018 ball-tampering scandal "won't go away" ever and its recent resurfacing will affect …

Resurfacing ball-tampering case doesn't help Steve Smith for Australia captaincy: Mark Taylor
3 years, 10 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 …

‘Doesn’t help his case, no doubt’: Former skipper says resurgence of sandpapergate can hurt Smith’s captaincy chances
3 years, 10 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 …

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement: Broad
3 years, 10 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, 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 …

Will be interesting if David Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement, says Stuart Broad
3 years, 10 months ago

Will be interesting if David Warner writes book on ball-tampering scandal after retirement, says Stuart Broad

Firstpost  

“I have seen a couple of comments from David Warner’s agent, too, and I think it will be an interesting time when he stops playing for Australia and writes a book,” Broad was quoted as saying. London: England pacer Stuart Broad feels Australian cricket would be in for an “interesting time” if David Warner ever decides to write a book …

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering saga after he retires- Broad
3 years, 10 months ago

Will be interesting if Warner writes book on ball-tampering saga after he retires- Broad

The Hindu  

England pacer Stuart Broad felt Australian cricket would be in for an "interesting time" if David Warner ever decided to write a book and open up about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal which 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 …

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

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

Cameron Bancroft hints Australia bowlers knew about ball-tampering tactics
3 years, 10 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 …

If David Warner gets a lifetime ban on captaincy, why doesn't Steve Smith? Questions Ian Chappell
4 years, 2 months ago

If David Warner gets a lifetime ban on captaincy, why doesn't Steve Smith? Questions Ian Chappell

India Today  

Cricket legend Ian Chappell feels Steve Smith might get replace Tim Paine as the skipper if there is no other option for Australia in the wake of their humiliating defeat against Team India in the recently-concluded Border-Gavaskar Test series earlier this week. Paine has led Australia in 23 Tests since succeeding Smith in 2018, winning 11 and losing 8 games …

Ian Chappell: Steve Smith might get captaincy back if there's no other choice
4 years, 2 months ago

Ian Chappell: Steve Smith might get captaincy back if there's no other choice

The Hindu  

Former Australian skipper Ian Chappell feels star batsman Steve Smith might get back captaincy despite his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in 2018 if there is no other choice to replace Tim Paine. "Yeah sure, he might get the captaincy again but I think it's only going to be in the circumstances where there's not much other choice," Chappell, …

Steve Smith might get captaincy back in case of no other choice: Ian Chappell
4 years, 2 months ago

Steve Smith might get captaincy back in case of no other choice: Ian Chappell

India TV News  

Former skipper Ian Chappell says star batsman Steve Smith might get back the Australia captaincy despite his involvement in the infamous ball-tampering scandal in 2018 if there is no other choice to replace Tim Paine. Smith's two-year leadership ban following the "sandpaper-gate" scandal in South Africa under his captaincy ended last year. He said Smith's "crime" in the ball-tampering scandal …

Ian Gould: Australia was out of control before 2018 scandal
4 years, 11 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 …

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