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  From Sachin Tendulkar to Shahid Afridi: Major ball-tampering incidents in recent cricket history

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 23:36 IST

  Here's a list of some of the higher-profile ball-tampering cases in the modern game.

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  IPL 2018: Ajinkya Rahane excited to lead Rajasthan Royals

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 18:54 IST

  The 29-year old Rahane replaced Steve Smith who stepped down on Monday over the ignominious ball-tampering scandal that has rocked the world of cricket.

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  WAGs of Australian cricketers attacked on social media after ball-tampering scandal

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 23:38 IST

  The wives and girlfriends of Australian cricketers are being trolled on social media following the ball-tampering row.

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  Ball-tampering row: Players who can possibly replace Steve Smith as Australia captain

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 23:37 IST

  With uncertainty looming over Smith's career, we present you a list of players who can replace him as captain in the Australian camp.

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  Australian cricketers want 'rogue' David Warner out of team hotel

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 16:22 IST

  The 31-year old batsman has outraged his devastated teammates by swilling champagne in the bar of the team hotel in Cape Town with non-cricket friends.

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  Steve Smith's IPL future to be decided after Cricket Australia's report

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 15:52 IST

  Smith has already stepped down as captain of Rajasthan Royals, his IPL franchise following the ball-tampering controversy during Australia's third Test against South Africa.

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  WATCH: Australia's national radio station taunts Steve Smith and Co in parody music video

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 14:05 IST

  The Australian media have unitedly blasted the Australian cricketers, largely captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner, young opener Cameron Bancroft and coach Darren Lehmann, for bringing disgrace to the country's cricket.

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  Australia call Matt Renshaw as Steve Smith's replacement amid cheating probe

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 13:22 IST

  Australia skipper Steve Smith has been suspended by the International Cricket Council for the match for his part in a ball tampering scandal during the third Test.

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  Steve Waugh 'deeply troubled' after ball-tampering row, calls for positive action

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 12:17 IST

  Ball-tampering row: Steve Waugh said the ball-tampering incident has failed a strong culture followed over the years by the Australian cricket team.

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  Ball-tampering row: Smith set to be stripped of captaincy, Lehmann to resign as coach

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 11:05 IST

  Ball-tampering: Steve Smith is expected to permanently lose his job as the Australia cricket team captain and could even face a ban of up to one year.

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  Australian Prime Minister terms ball-tampering row 'terrible disgrace'

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 10:39 IST

  Ball-tampering row: Tough questions have also been asked by the Australian media over the involvement of coach Darren Lehmann, and if he knew about the plan.

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  Ganguly calls Australia's ball-tampering act 'stupidity', Harbhajan asks for harsher punishments

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 23:47 IST

  Smith has been banned for one Test by the International Cricket Council for his role in a plot that saw team-mate Bancroft tampering the ball by using yellow sticky tape.

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  Post captaincy withdrawal, Steve Smith might miss IPL 2018 as CA begins investigation

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 22:00 IST

  There is a high degree of possibility that the tainted skipper along with his deputy David Warner might face harsh sanctions from Cricket Australia once the investigation gets over on Wednesday.

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  Ball-tampering row: This is how Fanie de Villiers trapped cheating Australians in Cape Town

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 13:32 IST

  Fanie de Villiers revealed that he tipped off the camera crew at Newlands to keep an eye out once Australia begun to get some unusual reverse swing.

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  Steve Smith, Australian camp in more trouble: Who said what on ball-tampering row

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 20:36 IST

  The entire episode attracted worldwide attention and from fans to cricket pundits and former players, all launched a scathing attack on Steve Smith & Co.

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  Steve Smith's behaviour had fallen well below standard required: MCC

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 20:11 IST

  MCC also called for a major shift in attitude and culture to preserve the game as the pre-meditated ball-tampering conspiracy, involving the under-fire Australian skipper has gained worldwide attention.

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  What is ball-tampering and how it is done

  Cricket | March 27, 2018 15:41 IST

  Ball-tampering row: The fielding sides has been found working on the ball for decades but it was not until 2000 when Waqar Younis became the first cricketer to be suspended for ball-tampering.

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  Ball-tampering row: Scratching the surface reveals Australian cricket cheater

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 16:06 IST

  Some fans want Cricket Australia to fire Smith as captain. Others have called for a life ban for the No.1 ranked batsman in Test cricket.

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  Cricket Australia officials arrive in South Africa to begin ball-tampering probe

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 16:03 IST

  Cricket Australia's head of integrity Iain Roy and high-performance manager Pat Howard are in Cape Town and Roy "will immediately conduct his inquiries around the specifics of the ball-tampering incident" the Australian cricket body said.

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  Steve Smith's time as Australia's captain is surely up: Jason Gillespie

  Cricket | March 26, 2018 14:06 IST

  Former Australia fast bowler Jason Gillespie said Steve Smith should be removed as captain and that the "Australian men's team will now need to rebuild public trust from scratch".