Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were slapped with bans for the roles they played in a plot to alter the condition of the ball in the Cape Town Test against South Africa in March.
How long was Steve Smith suspended for?
12 months
David Warner and Steve Smith were banned for 12 months for their part.
Was Steve Smith involved in ball-tampering?
Chappell minced no words and held the then-captain Steve Smith responsible for the entire episode which rocked Australian cricket. The 77-year-old stated that it was Smith’s responsibility to stop his teammates from tampering the ball and giving him back the Test captaincy will be like going backwards.
Who was responsible for ball-tampering?
The trio of then Australian skipper Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal which happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018.
When did Australia cheat in cricket?
On 24 March 2018, during the third day of the 3rd Test, after the 43rd over of South Africa’s second innings, Australia’s Cameron Bancroft was shown on the television coverage and on screens at the ground appearing to rub the ball with a small yellow object.
Where is Cameron Bancroft now?
Durham County Cricket ClubWicket-keeper
Western Australia cricket teamWicket-keeperPerth ScorchersWicket-keeper
Cameron Bancroft/Current teams
What happened to David Warner?
David Warner did not enjoy a memorable season of the Indian Premier League in 2021. Warner was replaced by Kane Williamson as captain midway, and barring a couple of matches SRH played in the UAE as the season re-started, the Aussie opener was left on the bench for the remainder of SRH matches.
What did Steve Smith do sandpaper?
Steve Smith was sacked following the ball-tampering scandal During the third day of the third Test in Capetown, the TV camera caught Australia opener, Cameron Bancroft, using sandpaper to rough up the ball. At the end of the day’s play, both Bancroft and Smith admitted to ball-tampering at a press conference.
Did Cameron Bancroft get banned?
Australian cricket was plunged into crisis by the incident in South Africa, which saw Bancroft receive a nine-month ban for tampering with the ball while captain Steve Smith and deputy David Warner were exiled for a year.
Is Bancroft still banned?
The next day, as a result of his involvement in the ball tampering incident, Cricket Australia banned Bancroft from all international and domestic cricket for nine months, and he will not be considered for a leadership role in Australian cricket before March 2020.
How did Australia get caught ball tampering?
During the third day of the match, TV camera caught Australia opener Bancroft using sandpaper to rough up the ball. At the end of the day’s play, both Bancroft and Smith admitted to ball-tampering at a press conference.
