A time for reflection, not celebration
There are no winners in a cricketing scandal that has rocked the sport and brought Australia to its knees, writes GARY LEMKE.
‘I blame no one but myself’
Steve Smith, the deposed captain of the Australian team, says he takes full responsibility for what happened under his watch and blames no one but himself.
Warner: I apologise to all fans
David Warner, the disgraced former Australia vice-captain at the heart of the ball-tampering scandal, has apologised ‘to fans in Australia and all over the world’.
Lehmann: Give them a chance
Australia coach Darren Lehmann hopes that fans will forgive the three players involved in ball tampering and give them a second chance.
IPL kicks out Smith, Warner
Steve Smith and David Warner have been kicked out of the IPL following the 12-month bans imposed by Cricket Australia for their part in the ball-tampering plot in the third Test against South Africa.
Three sent home, Lehmann stays
Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft have been sent home for their part in the ball-tampering scandal, says Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland.
Lehmann in the spotlight
As Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland flies into Johannesburg to conduct an investigation into the ball-tampering scandal, the spotlight is turning on to coach Darren Lehmann.
Smith banned from fourth Test
Any dilemma of who would lead Australia in the fourth and final Test was removed when the ICC suspended Steve Smith for one match for his part in the ball-tampering row.
Faf’s sweet appeal dismissed
Faf du Plessis’ appeal against his conviction for ball-tampering, and the fine of 100 per cent of his match fee, has been dismissed.
Faf to fight ICC ruling
Proteas captain Faf du Plessis has officially launched an appeal against the ruling that he was guilty of ball-tampering.
Top five ball-tampering scandals
In the light of Faf du Plessis’ conviction for ball-tampering, using mint-flavoured spit, we look at five other ball-tampering scandals which rocked the cricketing world.
Faf guilty but available for Adelaide
Faf du Plessis has been found guilty of a level 2 offence for ball-tampering and has been fined his entire match fee, but will play in the third Test.
‘Rules are rules’
Australia batsman David Warner supports the ball-tampering charges against Faf du Plessis.
