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Cameron Bancroft of Australia (R) is questioned by umpires regarding ball tampering on the third day of the third cricket Test at Newlands Stadium, in Cape Town, South Africa, Saturday. AP Photo

Smith took blame for ball-tampering scandal to save side: Flintoff

'I can't believe that the whole team isn't in on it. As a bowler, if someone gives me a ball that's been tampered with, I know initially'

22 Apr 2020 5:21 PM

David Warner has maintained absolute silence on the ban until now. Talking to FOX Sports, he opened up on his leadership ban. (Photo: AFP)

David Warner opens up for the first time on leadership ban

Apart from the one-year- suspension from international cricket, Warner was also handed a lifelong leadership ban.

09 Dec 2019 2:00 PM

Cook, now 34 and knighted by the government, does not include Sachin Tendulkar in his top three list of all time best batsmen. (Photo: Twitter)

Alaistar Cook reveals how David Warner had once cheated in a first-class match too

On the Australians using sandpaper to tamper with the ball during the infamous Cape Town Test, Cook said Smith's team had gone too far.

11 Sep 2019 5:52 PM

The Barmy Army uploaded an image doctoring David Warner's jersey by writing "cheats" on it. (Photo: Barmy Army/Twitter)

Moeen Ali appeals fans to go easy on David Warner and Steve Smith

The Barmy Army fans have already made nine songs to insult Warner and Smith.

23 May 2019 1:07 PM

The defending champions are on a hot run of one-day form and have been boosted by the return of Steve Smith and David Warner after their one-year bans for ball-tampering. (Photo: Barmy Army/Twitter)

Barmy Army doctors Warney's official WC jersey, replaces 'Australia' with 'Cheats'

Justin Langer said they won't be rattled by a hostile reception at the WC as England's Barmy Army gave them a taste of what to expect.

10 May 2019 8:32 AM

Both have been hampered by viruses since returning from the Indian Premier League but took part in net sessions on Sunday ahead of the first of three practice games against New Zealand beginning on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith, David Warner to don Australian colours for 1st time since sandpapergate

The pair were welcomed back into the national fold last week for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane.

05 May 2019 2:23 PM

Bancroft was handed over a nine-month ban for his action while Smith and Warner served a year-long ban. (Photo: AFP / AP)

'It's history now, I want to move forward and play for Australia again': Bancroft

In March last year, Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to alter the condition of the match-ball during the third test against SA.

11 Apr 2019 2:19 PM

While Smith and Warner are trying to get their place back in the Australian squad for this year's World Cup and Ashes tour, Ambrose feels they should have been banned for one more year. (Photo: File)

'I believe they will never do it again': Curtly Ambrose on Sandpapergate incident

The 55-year-old from Antigua, however, hoped that the duo can make it to the Australian team for the World Cup.

11 Apr 2019 2:01 PM

The reintegration of Warner and co-conspirator Steve Smith has already begun with the pair meeting the one-day team after their bans expired late last month. (Photo: File)

'Warner needs Australian cricket more than they need him': Graeme Smith

Warner is suspected of instigating a plot to use sandpaper to alter the ball in the now infamous Cape Town Test last year.

10 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

'We are extremely disappointed in an article (that) claims we intended to withdraw from the fourth test during last year’s tour of South Africa had David Warner been free to play', the four bowlers said in a Cricket Australia statement on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia's prime bowlers say there was no feud between them and Warner

Local media, however, reported on Thursday that the bowlers had considered boycotting the match if Warner was selected.

31 Mar 2019 1:25 PM

Smith, who was the top-ranked batsman in test cricket, and Warner accepted their 12-month bans for their parts in the plot. (Photo: AFP/AP)

Smith, Warner to join national side as ban expires on Friday

Smith and Warner are playing franchise cricket in the Indian Premier League, while Australia is in the UAE playing Pakistan.

28 Mar 2019 4:54 PM

Smith, who was stripped of the captaincy and is barred from being considered for any leadership role for a further 12 months after his ban ends, echoed Warner's comments. (Photo: File)

Smith, Warner welcomed into Australian squad with hugs, cuddles

Australia are in Dubai as they prepare for an upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE after their one-day series win against India.

17 Mar 2019 7:47 PM

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