Australia Ball Tampering Scandal

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.