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ball-tampering news

Mohsin Naqvi left agitated and fuming as PSL faces heat for ball tampering row

Mohsin Naqvi, PCB chairman.
Updated on Mar 31, 2026 12:00 am IST

Fakhar case serves as a reminder that Pakistanis are ball-tampering maniacs

Waqar Younis was the first player to be officially suspended and banned for ball-tampering.
Updated on Mar 30, 2026 06:01 pm IST

Aaron Finch, Simon Katich criticize Virat Kohli's on-field conduct in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Aaron Finch, Simon Katich criticize Virat Kohli's on-field conduct in Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Published on Jan 08, 2025 04:49 pm IST

Cricket Australia breaks silence on IND A's 'ball-tampering' row, no punishment

India's Ishan Kishan attends a practice session.
Published on Nov 03, 2024 11:44 am IST

"Umpires should keep their eyes open": Inzamam makes bizarre ball-tampering allegations against Arshdeep Singh

"Umpires should keep their eyes open": Inzamam makes bizarre ball-tampering allegations against Arshdeep Singh
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 11:27 am IST

'I went in that day. Heard, 'We don't pay you to...'': AUS legend on Warner saga

Australia's David Warner walks off after losing his wicket
Updated on Dec 09, 2022 03:19 pm IST

Everyone has moved on from ball-tampering saga; if opportunity arises, Steve Smith should be Australia captain: Michael Vaughan

FILE PHOTO: Cricket - Ashes 2019 - Fifth Test - England v Australia - Kia Oval, London, Britain - September 15, 2019 Australia's Steve Smith during the end of series presentation Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo/File Photo
Updated on Dec 10, 2020 09:03 pm IST

India vs South Africa: From match-fixing to Sachin Tendulkar’s alleged ball-tampering - 5 biggest controversies of the series

Hansie Cronje (L), Greg Chappell, Sachin Tendulkar
Updated on Sept 13, 2019 04:21 pm IST

ICC clear England’s Liam Plunkett of ball-tampering

England's Liam Plunkett prepares to bowl during the second One Day International (ODI) cricket match.
Updated on May 13, 2019 01:52 am IST

South Africa captain Faf Du Plessis calls for tougher ball tampering punishments

South Africa's Faf du Plessis has, ironically, been caught attempting to alter the surface of the ball.
Updated on Jul 02, 2018 03:53 pm IST

Darren Sammy supports Steve Smith, asks media to move on and forgive ex-Australia captain

Steve Smith will play for Toronto Nationals in the Global T20 Canada league.
Updated on Jun 28, 2018 03:25 pm IST

Sri Lanka captain Dinesh Chandimal gets 1-Test suspension for ball tampering

Sri Lanka's captain Dinesh Chandimal admitted putting something in his mouth but wasn’t able to recall what it was.
Published on Jun 19, 2018 11:18 pm IST

Mitchell Starc clarifies ball-tampering comments, says he has ‘utmost respect’ for Steve Smith

Mitchell Starc has said his criticism of the ball-tampering press conference was taken out of context.
Updated on Jun 09, 2018 01:47 pm IST

Mitchell Starc expresses anger over Steve Smith ball-tampering press conference

Mitchell Starc has expressed anger upon being indirectly named by Steve Smith during the ball-tampering scandal, who later on clarified his part and Cricket Australia (CA) too gave them a clean chit.
Updated on Jun 08, 2018 01:07 pm IST

Shane Watson believes bans for Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft ‘extreme’

Shane Watson, in a news conference in Dubai, UAE on May 29, 2018, said the punishments slapped on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were extreme.
Updated on May 30, 2018 10:14 am IST

David Warner to play Sydney club cricket after ball-tampering shame

David Warner (R)and Steve Smith have been banned for one year each for being involved in ball-tampering during Australia’s third Test against South Africa in March.
Published on May 17, 2018 10:46 am IST

Darren Gough against county lifeline for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft

Cricket Australia confirmed one-year bans for Steve Smith and David Warner following revelations concerning ball-tampering.
Published on Apr 24, 2018 06:35 pm IST

Time to support Cameron Bancroft: Michael Klinger writes heartfelt admission

Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith (R) and teammate Cameron Bancroft got lengthy bans for ball tampering during third Australia-South Africa Test.
Updated on Apr 02, 2018 05:40 pm IST

Teary David Warner finds few sympathisers for not answering on ball tampering

Australian cricketer David Warner listens to a question at a press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on Saturday, after returning from South Africa.
Updated on Mar 31, 2018 03:56 pm IST

Tearful David Warner says he may not play for Australian cricket team again

David Warner issued a tearful apology for his part in the ball-tampering scandal during the third Test between South Africa and Australia last weekend, but left a lot of questions unanswered as to his actual role in the episode.
Updated on Mar 31, 2018 01:30 pm IST

Grant Elliot hints at ball-tampering by Australia in 2015 ICC World Cup final

Grant Elliot said that it is hard to say that Australia did not tamper with the ball against New Zealand in the 2015 ICC World Cup final.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 04:53 pm IST

Steve Smith, David Warner tried ball-tampering in Sheffield Shield 2016 game: Report

Steve Smith (L) and David Warner were both banned for one year by Cricket Australia for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.
Updated on Mar 30, 2018 10:32 am IST

‘Devastating, tough to watch’ - how Twitter reacted to Steve Smith’s tearful apology

Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith reacts as he speaks to the media in Sydney, Thursday, March 29, 2018, after being sent home from South Africa following a ball tampering scandal.
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 07:00 pm IST

International Cricket Council to review punishment for ball-tampering

The ICC’s latest announcement comes in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which resulted in Cricket Australia handing out bans to sacked Australia captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft (not in pic).
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 05:03 pm IST

David Warner ‘takes responsibility’ for his part in ball-tampering scandal

David Warner was handed a one-year ban by Cricket Australia for his role in the ball-tampering scandal.
Updated on Mar 29, 2018 01:40 pm IST

From ‘best since Don Bradman’ to villain: Steve Smith’s epic fall from grace

Steve Smith was suspended from the fourth Test against South Africa in Johannesburg because of his role in the ongoing ball-tampering controversy.
Updated on Mar 28, 2018 11:07 am IST

England cricket coach Trevor Bayliss embarrassed by Australian ball-tampering

Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith (R) and Cameron Bancroft admitted to ball-tampering during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Published on Mar 27, 2018 06:59 pm IST

Ball-tampering, bodyline, match-fixing - Cricket hit for six by biggest scandals

Steve Smith’s admission to ball-tampering has plunged Australia and the cricketing world in crisis.
Updated on Mar 27, 2018 06:23 pm IST

Fanie de Villiers’ tip-off led to Cameron Bancroft being caught ball-tampering

Cameron Bancroft admitted that he panicked when he saw close-up images of himself on the big screen, leading him to try to conceal the tape in his underwear.
Updated on Mar 27, 2018 05:44 pm IST