Ball Tampering Row
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PSL ball-tampering controversy: Fakhar Zaman challenges two-match suspension
Cricket | Apr 02, 2026, 12:10 PM ISTControversy continues in the ongoing edition of the Pakistan Super League as Fakhar Zaman has challenged his two-match suspension in the ball-tampering case. He has been charged with a Level 3 offence for changing the condition of the ball.
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Australian bowlers slam local media over Ball-tampering scandal remarks
Cricket | May 18, 2021, 01:38 PM ISTFollowing 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.
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Players involved in Sandpaper Gate fiasco were treated despicably by CA, says Warner's manager
Cricket | May 17, 2021, 11:55 PM ISTThe 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.
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CA didn't fully investigate Sandpaper Gate: Gilchrist on 2018 ball-tampering scandal
Cricket | May 17, 2021, 09:55 PM ISTThe former dashing wicketkeeper-batsman said CA, in the course of the whole episode, missed out on an opportunity to make a strong statement.
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Not surprised more than 3 people knew about ball tampering, says Michael Clarke
Cricket | May 17, 2021, 11:32 AM ISTFormer 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.
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Steve Smith wasn't sure of playing cricket again after ball-tampering ban
Cricket | Aug 02, 2019, 11:59 AM ISTSteve Smith returned to action recently after serving a one year ban due to his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
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Steve Smith set to undergo elbow surgery as ball-tampering ban nears end
Cricket | Jan 12, 2019, 01:55 PM ISTFormer Australia captain Steve Smith returned home early from the Bangladesh Premier League to undergo elbow surgery.
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Smith, Warner will be welcomed back with open arms, says Aaron Finch
Cricket | Dec 28, 2018, 04:05 PM ISTRecent interviews from Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft have heightened tensions within Australian cricket.
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Bancroft, Smith's comments on ball-tampering scandal will raise eyebrows: Ricky Ponting
Cricket | Dec 27, 2018, 03:28 PM ISTFormer Australia captain Ricky Ponting said he does not believe the fresh controversy on the ball-tampering scandal will have an impact on the national team.
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Steve Smith turned a 'blind eye' to ball-tampering plan: Darren Lehmann
Cricket | Dec 27, 2018, 12:59 PM ISTDarren Lehmann also said that Cameron Bancroft should have approached the support staff when he was asked to tamper the ball.
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Cameron Bancroft opens up on life after ball-tampering ban nine months ago
Cricket | Dec 22, 2018, 11:34 AM ISTCameron Bancroft wrote a letter to himself and spoke of the hard times after he was suspended for nine months by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering row.
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Steve Smith opens up on life after ball-tampering row and future plans
Cricket | Dec 21, 2018, 10:39 AM ISTSteve Smith was handed a 12-month ban for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal earlier in the year in Cape Town.
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A process will be followed to reintegrate Smith, Warner into 'dysfunctional' family: Langer
Cricket | Nov 29, 2018, 08:49 AM ISTSteve Smith and David Warner were seen practising in the nets as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood bowled at them in Sydney.
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Cricket Australia upholds bans on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft
Cricket | Nov 20, 2018, 04:00 PM ISTCricket Australia met on Monday to take a decision on the banned trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.
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Cricket Australia to take definitive call on Smith, Warner and Bancroft bans this week
Cricket | Nov 20, 2018, 11:40 AM ISTCricket Australia handed one-year bans to Steve Smith and David Warner for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal while Cameron Bancroft was given a nine-month suspension.
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Mitchell Johnson feels bans on Australia trio should not be reduced
Cricket | Nov 18, 2018, 11:44 PM ISTJohnson is not the first Australian cricketer to say that the bans should remain. Former skipper Ian Chappel had earlier mentioned that the bans should not be reduced.
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Early reprieve for banned Smith, Warner and Bancroft? CA braces for final deliberation
Cricket | Nov 18, 2018, 09:44 PM ISTAustralian cricket is enduring one of its worst phases and a run of losses in recent times prompted calls to bring back their two star players before the contests against India.
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Cameron Bancroft to play BBL after completing ball-tampering suspension
Cricket | Nov 13, 2018, 06:45 PM ISTCameron Bancroft was the chief offender in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa earlier this year in March.
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ACA president to Cricket Australia: Smith, Warner, Bancroft have been punished enough, let them play
Cricket | Oct 30, 2018, 10:41 AM ISTThe trio were suspended for their roles in the ball tampering scandal in the Cape Town Test in March where the former two leaders were handed a 12-month suspension and Bancroft given a nine-month ban.
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Warner confident of making Australia World Cup squad, hopes to play IPL next year
Cricket | Jul 22, 2018, 05:49 PM ISTWarner, who stepped down as IPL franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain after the scandal, is confident of taking part in the 12th edition of the league next year before the World Cup.