Ball Tampering Scandal 2018

Ball-tampering report says Cricket Australia's 'arrogant' culture led to players cheating against South Africa at Newlands

Cricket Australia chairman David Peever said the ball-tampering report provided an opportunity for the board to 'look in the mirror'.

Australia ball-tampering scandal: CA's treatment of Steve Smith, David Warner will make players lose faith in cricket boards

A fat paycheque is no doubt a big motivation, but the decision to become a cricket mercenary becomes more comfortable when you know your international cricket board is anyhow going to desert you when you need it the most.

Sandpapergate: In quest for a non-existent moral high ground, Cricket Australia has destroyed three fine careers

The punishments handed out to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft by Cricket Australia seem excessive. It appears to be an exercise in regaining a mythical moral high ground.