Sandpapergate

Cricket Australia failed to carry out thorough investigation of Sandpaper Gate, says Adam Gilchrist

The former wicketkeeper-batsman said CA, in the course of the whole episode, missed out on an opportunity to make a strong statement

'No one is surprised that more than three people knew about it': Michael Clarke on ball-tampering episode

The ball-tampering scandal was put under the spotlight again when Bancroft last week revealed that Australian bowlers in the team at that time might have had some knowledge about the plot.

Steve Smith 'keen' to regain Australia captaincy if opportunity comes up one day

Smith, at 31, is still young enough to take over again and said he was a different person to the one that allowed a toxic environment to flourish under his watch.

Graeme Smith hopeful to see crowds returning for Australia tour to South Africa

Graeme Smith allayed doubts about Australia’s slated tour next year despite the political turmoil that Cricket South Africa is currently going through and the country’s struggles to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.

Steve Smith ‘took the blame’ for ball-tampering scandal but entire Australia squad was involved, says Andrew Flintoff

Andrew Flintoff believes the entire Australian team was involved in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked world cricket in 2018 and then skipper Steve Smith just "took the blame" to save his side.

Sledge and risk IPL contract: ‘Pup’ Michael Clarke barks up the wrong tree

Even at his peak, Michael Clarke wasn’t winning any popularity contests back home. Viewed as self-centred bordering on the selfish, it is unlikely that the former Australian skipper’s latest remarks which stopped just short of questioning the commitment of his colleagues would have gained him any friends, home or away.

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.

Australia skipper Tim Paine fully supportive of Steve Smith's return to captaincy

Australian captain Tim Paine has addressed speculation over whether Steve Smith will again lead the team once a ban ends in March, saying he would be fully supportive if it happens "one day".

Ashes 2019: 'Accidental' skipper Tim Paine gunning to become first Australian captain in 18 years to win series in England

If his side avoids defeat in the fifth Test against England at The Oval starting Thursday, Tim Paine will join the list of Australia captains who have led the team to an Ashes series win in England. It is a feat no Australia captain has achieved since Steve Waugh oversaw a 4-1 success 18 years ago.