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Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal

Smith and Warner were captain and vice-captain of Australia on March 24 2018 when team-mate Cameron Bancroft was caught on television hiding a piece of yellow sandpaper in his…

Former Australian cricket vice-captain David Warner. (Reuters/Sumaya Hisham)

Smith, Warner prepare for Australian return

The pair were welcomed back into the national fold for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane after serving year-long suspensions for "sandpapergate"

Paine admitted after Australia lost the third Test to India in Melbourne last week that Smith and Warner were being badly missed. (Reuters/Mike Hutchings)

Paine wants public to give Smith, Warner another chance

The pair’s year-long ban for ball-tampering is due to expire at the end of March

Fed up: Michael Clarke slammed a journalist at a Melbourne radio station for suggesting he condoned cheating. (Paul Childs/Reuters)

Clarke rants about ‘headline-chasing’ reporter

The former Australian captain has rejected suggestions he helped to create a culture of cheating

Cameron Bancroft’s ban for attempting to alter the ball with sandpaper is due to expire on December 29 while Steve Smith and David Warner must wait until March 29 to play for their country again. (AAP)

Cricket Australia rules out cutting ball-tampering bans

The scandal, which rocked the sport, had far-reaching consequences in Australia

David Peever. (Reuters/Tim Wimborne)

Cricket Australia chairman quits after ball-tampering outcry

David Peever quit Thursday after coming under intense pressure over a ball-tampering scandal

Westminster Magistrates Court in London

Smith, Warner cleared for club cricket in Australia

​Steve Smith and David Warner have been cleared to play grade cricket in their home country

During the match in Cape Town

Australian cricket cheating plot sparks ethics review

Governing body Cricket Australia said it wanted to ensure there was never a repeat of the conduct during the third Test against the Proteas

“I would give anything to have this behind me and be back representing my country

Steve Smith won’t appeal ball-tampering ban

The former captain says he desperately want to play for Australia but he will not challenge a 12-month ban for ball-tampering

Mikateko Mangwane claims she was replaced as a signatory.

Oz union wants ‘disproportionate’ bans for Smith, Warner reduced

The Australian cricketers union are arguing that the punishment was disproportionate to previous ball-tampering cases

Former Australian cricket captain Steve Smith.

Sobbing Smith takes ‘full responsibility’ for ball-tampering scandal

The former Aussie captain says he is devastated by his "big mistake"

Disgraced: David Warner and Steve Smith.

Smith, Warner and Bancroft sent home after blame laid firmly at their feet

Cricket Australia has said that only three players are responsible for the humiliating ball-tampering scandal.

Westminster Magistrates Court in London

Lehmann, Smith set for axe ‘within 24 hours’

​The axe is hanging over the heads of Australian coach Darren Lehmann and skipper Steve Smith with cricket chiefs holding crisis talks in South Africa

Former Australian captain Steve Smith and Darren Lehmann

That’s just not cricket, mate

"Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) are locked in a tense stand-off "

Proteas take to the field to show who’s boss

The "big three" of India, Australia and England now dominate in the boardroom, but South Africa have to show they are in charge on the cricket field.

Arthur confident of a resolution with Cricket Australia

Mickey Arthur has failed to reach a settlement with Cricket Australia over his abrupt sacking but is confident a resolution will be found.

Australia bowler Brett Lee.

Australia’s Brett Lee faces disciplinary hearing

Veteran cricketer Brett Lee faces a disciplinary hearing after criticising the New South Wales cricket administration and its CEO David Gilbert.

Shane Warne’s mentor Jenner dies

Former Australian Test cricketer Terry Jenner, who helped turn Shane Warne into one of the world’s greatest bowlers has died.

Australia paceman Tait bows out of one-day cricket

Australia paceman Tait bows out of one-day cricket

Australia’s Shaun Tait has retired from one-day cricket to concentrate on Twenty20 and preserve his career, he said in a statement on Monday.

Australia axe Bracken and Clark for Ashes season

Australia have culled fast bowlers Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark from their roster for next season, as they aim to regain the Ashes.