Cricket Australia launches investigation into ball-tampering scandal

Cricket Australia launches investigation into ball-tampering scandal

By Lena Reece
Sunday 25/03/2018
TV cameras caught the moment Bancroft took what he said was yellow tape out of his pocket (Insert: Bancroft speaks to umpires Llong and Illingworth and shows them a black cloth in his pocket) Photo: BBC Sports

Cricket Australia Chief Executive Officer James Sutherland says he is "shocked and extremely disappointed" and has begun an investigation into the ball‑tampering scandal involving the Australia team on tour in South Africa.

Cameron Bancroft admitted he tampered with the ball in Cape Town, and captain Steve Smith says he knew of the plan in advance.

Two senior Cricket Australia officials will travel to South Africa to "gather relevant information", but Smith will remain as captain for now.

Television footage showed Bancroft, who has been charged over the incident by the International Cricket Council, take what he said was yellow tape out of his trouser pocket before rubbing the ball during the third Test at Newlands.

 

Source: BBC

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