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Coach Allegedly Told Smith And Bancroft To Lie About Using Sandpaper In The Presser.
Sydney Morning Herald: A fresh detail about the 2018 Sandpaper-gate controversy has emerged, as former Australian bowling coach David Saker has been accused of asking Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft to lie during a press conference in South Africa about using sandpaper.
Eight years after one of Australian cricket's most infamous incidents, Usman Khawaja claimed in his memoir "Sabr" that the entire Australian team knew about the ball-tampering attempts and argued that Bancroft, Smith, and David Warner should not have been punished alone.
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Chris Broad Hits Out At Darren Lehmann, Says Ex-Australia Head Coach ‘got Away Lightly’
Chris Broad: Former England batter Chris Broad believes Darren Lehmann got away very lightly with the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, adding that the then Australia head coach either knew what his players were planning in Cape Town or had no business being in charge of the team.
'Absolutely False': Ex-Aussie Batting Coach Denies Khawaja's Sandpaper Claims
Cape Town Test: Former Australia batting coach Graeme Hick has slammed Usman Khawaja's bombshell revelation that everyone on the team knew about the use of an illegal foreign object on the ball in the infamous 2028 sandpaper gate, saying, "What Khawaja is implying is absolutely false."
'He Has To Sell His Book, So He Dig Up 8-year-old Grievances: Chopra On Khawaja’s Timing Of Sandpapergate Revelations
New Delhi: Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has questioned Usman Khawaja’s decision to revisit Australia’s 2018 Sandpapergate controversy in his recently released autobiography, arguing that the revelations about the involvement of the team could have been made public after retirement.
CA Chief Greenberg Rules Out Fresh Probe Into Sandpaper Scandal Despite Khawaja, Warner Revelations
Cape Town Test: Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has ruled out reopening the investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, maintaining that the governing body’s position remains unchanged despite fresh revelations from Usman Khawaja and David Warner about the events in Cape Town.
Australia's Usman Khawaja Claims Entire Team Knew About 'Sandpapergate'
Former opener Usman Khawaja claimed on Saturday that the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 "Sandpapergate" scandal in Cape Town and said they also employed the tactic during the previous Test
'We Walk Away In A Stronger Position': McDonald Backs Australia Batting Unit Despite SA Thrashing
With Cameron Green: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed his team’s batting unit despite consecutive collapses against South Africa, insisting the visitors have reasons to remain optimistic following their series defeat in Cape Town.
'He's Playing For His Career': O'Keeffe On Labuschagne As Aussies Eye Cape Town Win
Cape Town Test: With so much on the line on the final day of a gripping Test series between South Africa and Australia, Australian cricket great Kerry O'Keeffe feels that Marnus Labuschagne will be batting to play for his career on Day 5 of the Cape Town Test on Saturday.
Smith's Neck Injury Pushes His International Return To December For NZ Tests
ICC World Test Championship: Australia will have to wait until their home Test series against New Zealand in December to bring Steve Smith back into contention, with scans confirming a cervical facet joint injury that forced the experienced batter to miss the ongoing series decider against South Africa in Cape Town.
‘Everyone Was Shocked’: Du Plessis Recalls Smith Replacing Dhoni As RPS Captain
Faf Du Plessis: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said everyone in the Rising Pune Supergiants (RPS) dressing room was shocked on hearing that MS Dhoni was removed as the side’s captain and replaced by premier Australian batter Steve Smith ahead of the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Steve Smith Is The Best Player I’ve Ever Played With, Says Aaron Finch
Sir Donald Bradman: Former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch has called Steve Smith the best player he has ever played with in his playing career, adding that his transformation from a leg-spin bowling all-rounder into one of the world’s finest batters has happened due to a rare mix of natural gift, hard work and an unshakeable belief in his own methods.
SA Vs AUS: Steve Smith Ruled Out Of Cape Town Decider As Aussies Make Four Changes
Cape Town Test: Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third and final Test match against South Africa at Newlands here due to the neck issue he sustained in the second Test match.
Australia Release Maddinson, Harper; Smith Faces Fitness Test Ahead Of Test Series Decider
Chief Selector George Bailey: Australia will have a new opener for the Test series decider against South Africa after Nic Maddinson and backup wicketkeeper Sam Harper were released from the squad. Meanwhile, veteran batter Steve Smith will undergo a fitness test on his troublesome neck.
‘You Did Nothing Wrong’: Du Plessis Recalls Standing By Steve Smith During Ball-tampering Scandal
Former South Africa: Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has recalled how Steve Smith’s handling of the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering controversy reminded him of his own experience two years earlier, prompting him to reach out to his Australian counterpart with a message of support during one of the most difficult periods of his career.
'He Looks Better Today': Hazlewood Confirms Smith Will Bat After Neck Discomfort
Josh Hazlewood: Australia fast-bowler Josh Hazlewood has confirmed that veteran Steve Smith will be batting on Day 5 despite the neck discomfort that troubled him on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park here.
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