Australia Ball Tampering Scandal
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Cricket Australia open to re-examining ball-tampering scandal after Cameron Bancroft's claim
Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh and Nathan Lyon all bowled in the game and remain involved in the Australian set-up.
South Africa vs Australia: David Warner not concerned about 'Sandpapergate' taunts, but asks Proteas fans to not cross the line
Australia opening batsman David Warner has called on South African supporters to show respect ahead of the three-match Twenty20 International series starting in Johannesburg on Friday.
Crowd hostility in South Africa won't faze Steve Smith and David Warner one bit, says Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood
Steve Smith and David Warner will be ready for whatever South African crowds throw at them when the Australia batsmen return to the nation two years after the ball-tampering scandal, paceman Josh Hazlewood has said.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019: Australia not treating South Africa clash as dead rubber, says coach Justin Langer
Australia may have already booked their place in the semi-finals of the World Cup ahead of Saturday's round-robin finale against South Africa but the match still matters to coach Justin Langer.
Shane Warne says Steve Smith, David Warner's hunger for runs after return from exile could propel Australia to World Cup victory
Steve Smith and David Warner's year-long exile has likely left them hungrier than ever and their return can spark Australia to World Cup glory, Test great Shane Warne said Wednesday.
Australia's Cameron Bancroft says he still has 'plenty of work to do' to make Test comeback
Returning from a ban, Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft made a dream comeback with a blistering knock of 138 runs off 358 for Western Australia. The batsman, however, believes that the knock is not enough to get a spot in the Australian Test side again.
Steve Smith and David Warner's hunger for runs will give Australia an edge in World Cup, feels Shane Warne
Australian spin legend Shane Warne believes that the tainted duo of Steve Smith and David Warner will be hungry to collect runs after they return to the international fold, a factor that makes the defending champions a strong contender going into the 2019 World Cup.
Tim Paine says he sees Steve Smith, David Warner playing 'huge' part in Australia's Ashes defence in England
Skipper Tim Paine Monday said he expects the banned Steve Smith and David Warner to play "a huge" role in this year's Ashes series against England, with Australia now in "a really good place."
Steve Smith to undergo elbow surgery, likely to miss stint with Multan Sultans in Pakistan Super League
Suspended Australia cricketer Steve Smith is set to undergo an elbow surgery two months before his ban is to end, putting his availability for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) under cloud.
Steve Smith and David Warner will be welcomed back with open arms, says Aaron Finch
"When Davey and Steve are ready to be allowed to come back and play cricket for Australia and their states I think from my point of view, they'll be welcomed back with open arms," Finch said.
Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will have to serve full bans for ball-tampering, rules Cricket Australia
Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will all have to serve their full bans for ball-tampering, Cricket Australia ruled Tuesday after reviewing a submission by the players' union to cut the penalties.
Australia vs South Africa: Faf du Plessis advises toned-down hosts to not abandon aggression entirely post-Sandpapergate
Australia have clearly toned down their sledging since a ball-tampering scandal broke, South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said Friday, but urged them not to totally sacrifice their confrontational approach.
FICA chief Tony Irish calls for educational programs for cricketers to tackle ball-tampering menace
Federation of International Cricketers Association (FICA) chief executive Tony Irish has advocated the use of educational programs to check the menace of ball-tampering in the game.
Australia coach Justin Langer hopes injured opener Usman Khawaja will recover in time for India Test series
Australia coach Justin Langer is hopeful Usman Khawaja will be fit to face India in the first Test in early December despite the top-order batsman undergoing knee surgery on Wednesday.
Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft hit in throat while playing in Darwin Strike League, cleared of serious injury
Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft has been released from hospital without any serious injuries, after accidentally knocking the ball onto his throat during a match in Darwin's Strike League.
Aaron Finch excited by presence of rookies in new-look Australia squad ahead of England one-dayers
Aaron Finch believes a new-look Australia have everything to gain and little to lose when they face 2019 World Cup hosts England in an upcoming one-day international series.
Steve Smith admits he 'spent four days in tears' after ball-tampering scandal in South Africa-Australia Test series
Former Australian captain Steve Smith admitted he cried for four days after a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa that rocked the sport, as he told children "it's okay to show emotion".
Eoin Morgan says Sandpapergate has potential to 'galvanise' young Australian side ahead of England ODIs
England limited-overs captain Eoin Morgan expects a "young and hungry" Australia will be "galvanised" by the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket when the old rivals meet in a one-day international series next month.
Australia ball-tampering scandal: Deposed Steve Smith accepts he has 'lot to do to earn back trust'
Former Australia captain Steve Smith on Friday vowed to earn back the "trust" that he lost due to his role in the ball-tampering scandal, saying he has been left humbled by the "incredible" support that came his way after the furore.
Australia ball-tampering scandal: Events that led to bans for Steve Smith, David Warner, and Justin Langer replacing Darren Lehmann
Here's a look at the timeline of the ball-tampering controversy involving Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft