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Cameron Bancroft backflip’s on ball-tampering claim

Aussie cricketer Cameron Bancroft has reportedly backflipped on explosive suggestions teammates were aware of the ball-tampering plot. It was revealed Monday Cricket Australia’s integrity unit contacted the opening batsman following fresh revelations on the infamous ball-tampering saga that rocked the sporting landscape three years ago. During an interview with The Guardian, Bancroft suggested the Australian side’s bowlers were aware of […]

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Australia investigating Cameron Bancroft’s revelations about sandpaper scandal

Cricket Australia has formally contacted Cameron Bancroft seeking new information about the 2018 sandpaper scandal after an interview with the batsman placed the issue firmly back on the agenda. Australian cricket was plunged into crisis by the incident in South Africa, which saw Bancroft receive a nine-month ban for tampering with the ball while captain Steve Smith and deputy David […]

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India and Pakistan cricketers approved entry for England tours

India and Pakistan cricketers approved entry for England tours despite countries being on Covid-19 red list with players and staff set to quarantine at the Ageas Bowl India and Pakistan players and support staff granted entry for summer tours Both countries are on the Government’s Covid-19 red list at the moment They will quarantine in the hotel at the Ageas […]

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Former BBL cricketer in court on child abuse charges

A former Big Bash League and state cricketer fronted court in Darwin on Monday, charged with possessing child abuse material and grooming a minor after his alleged behaviour was brought to the attention of cricket authorities. Aaron Summers, 25, appeared in front of the Darwin Local Court, with police alleging that his mobile phone contained child abuse videos. Aaron Summers, […]

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Clarke suggests bowlers would have known as CA chief dodges ball tampering issue

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has speculated that bowlers would have known about the ball-tampering plot of 2018, as Cricket Australia chief Nick Hockley on Monday avoided buying into the renewed furore. Cameron Bancroft’s cryptic remarks that the Australian bowlers may have known about the Cape Town plot has placed Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon back […]

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Coach’s message for Crows amid sad slump

If you’re an Adelaide Crows fan, you would be taking some comfort in knowing that the players you are barracking for are being hit just as hard by the side’s current string of losses. The high expectations brought about by three wins from the first four rounds of the season are shared by your players. And, according to coach Matthew […]

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AFL coaches clash over ‘dangerous’ tactics

Essendon coach Ben Rutten was glad to see “dangerous” off-the-ball hits, that his star midfielder Zach Merrett had to endure against Fremantle, rewarded with free kicks. Merrett came in for some very close checking from the Dockers, especially reigning Rising Star Caleb Serong who tagged him all day. Serong did an effective job, too, restricting Merrett to just 21 disposals […]

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AFL superstar’s insane injury bombshell

Carlton coach David Teague has revealed key forward Harry McKay has been playing through a shoulder injury for at least the past fortnight. McKay came from the ground early in the first quarter after suffering a knock to his right shoulder in the Blues’ 26-point loss to Melbourne on Sunday. The Coleman medal favourite went down to the rooms but […]

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