Which English captain had previously found guilty of ball-tampering?
captain Michael Atherton
In the “dirt in pocket” affair, then England captain Michael Atherton was accused of ball tampering during a Test match with South Africa at Lord’s in 1994, after television cameras caught Atherton reaching into his pocket and then rubbing a substance on the ball.
Did Steve Smith know about the ball-tampering?
Steve Smith was not aware of key elements of Australia’s ball tampering plot until he saw the incident on the Newlands big screen, according to Cricket Australia’s investigation. It’s believed they found Smith had expressed his dislike of the plan but did not attempt to stop it.
Who has been caught ball-tampering in cricket?
In March 2018, during the third Test match against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town, Cameron Bancroft was caught by television cameras trying to rough up one side of the ball with sandpaper to make it swing in flight.
Who started ball-tampering in cricket?
Waqar Younis
Pakistan fast bowler Waqar Younis became the first player in cricket history to be suspended for ball-tampering. Waqar was caught on camera attempting to change the condition of the ball, and was docked 50% of his match fee and banned for one game.
Who are banned for ball tampering?
The trio of then Australian skipper Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were banned for their roles in the ball tampering scandal which happened during the Cape Town Test in 2018.
Why is Smith banned?
Steve Smith was stripped of Australian captaincy after the Newlands ball-tampering scandal but his two-year leadership ban ended on Sunday. Smith was stripped of the captaincy and banned from leading Australia for two years over his involvement in the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
Did Aussies ball tamper in ashes?
During the series, the Australians accused England bowler James Anderson of ball-tampering. They claimed he was digging his thumbnail into the ball, but these were never substantiated and footage proved the Lancashire man was innocent.
Who did ball-tampering in Australia?
It comes as former Test opener Cameron Bancroft, who was found guilty of tampering with the ball and banned for nine months, told Cricket Australia (CA) that he has no new information about the scandal for them to investigate.
Is Smith still playing for Australia?
Although he was initially selected for Australia as a right-arm leg spinner, Smith later played primarily as a batsman….Steve Smith (cricketer)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National side | Australia (2010–present) |
| Test debut (cap 415) | 13 July 2010 v Pakistan |
| Last Test | 15 January 2021 v India |