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  PSL ball-tampering controversy: Fakhar Zaman challenges two-match suspension

  Cricket | April 02, 2026 12:10 IST

  Controversy 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 13:38 IST

  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.

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

  Cricket | May 17, 2021 23:55 IST

  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.

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  CA didn't fully investigate Sandpaper Gate: Gilchrist on 2018 ball-tampering scandal

  Cricket | May 17, 2021 21:55 IST

  The 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 IST

  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.

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  Steve Smith wasn't sure of playing cricket again after ball-tampering ban

  Cricket | August 02, 2019 11:59 IST

  Steve 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 | January 12, 2019 13:55 IST

  Former 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 | December 28, 2018 16:05 IST

  Recent 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 | December 27, 2018 15:28 IST

  Former 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 | December 27, 2018 12:59 IST

  Darren 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 | December 22, 2018 11:34 IST

  Cameron 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 | December 21, 2018 10:39 IST

  Steve 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 | November 29, 2018 8:49 IST

  Steve 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 | November 20, 2018 16:00 IST

  Cricket 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 | November 20, 2018 11:40 IST

  Cricket 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 | November 18, 2018 23:44 IST

  Johnson 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 | November 18, 2018 21:44 IST

  Australian 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 | November 13, 2018 18:45 IST

  Cameron 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 | October 30, 2018 10:41 IST

  The 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 | July 22, 2018 17:49 IST

  Warner, 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.