Ashes

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cant beat it watching a CHAMPION perform huh

Winx wins again, beating Black Caviar's Group One record
Champion mare Winx wins her 23rd consecutive race in her Autumn comeback with a comfortable win in the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes.

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Champion racehorse Winx wins again in a record for Australian Group One victories
By Andrew Griffits
Updated about an hour ago

PHOTO: Jockey Hugh Bowman wins race 6 riding Winx in the Chipping Norton Stakes at Royal Randwick. (AAP: Rafal Kontrym)
RELATED STORY: Winx eyeing Black Caviar's consecutive wins record after successful return
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Champion mare Winx has won her 23rd consecutive race in her Autumn comeback with a comfortable win in the Group 1 Chipping Norton Stakes.

It was Winx's 16th Group One win, eclipsing the previous Australian record held by Black Caviar.

Jockey Hugh Bowman settled Winx in second-last place, before looping the field and romping to a seven-length victory.

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"She had a lovely run sort of closer to the rear of the field," Bowman said.

Bowman rode Winx after returning for a seven-meet suspension he incurred from a ride on Tsawlu on Australia Day.

He has now ridden the mare 23 times for 22 wins.

Winx's last start was the Cox Plate, where she won a record third trophy.

Bowman said she was uncharacteristically calm leading up to the race and was "a very happy horse" going into the barriers.

"She might have finally matured," Bowman said.

Winx trainer Chris Waller said she was running better now than when she was a four-year-old.

"She knows her job and she enjoyed her job and she enjoys going home just to be another horse," he said.

The mare has now won almost $16 million in prize money.

Topics: horse-racing,

 

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Mt Perry gold to be used for next year's Melbourne Cup
The small mining community of Mt Perry in Queensland is celebrating after discovering gold from nearby Mt Rawdon will be used for next year's Melbourne Cup.

 

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27-9(15.4ovs)
LOL

 

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ak Au eats a Kiwi for once, goodrivalry
qualifying only tho

Whincup shades McLaughlin to Race 4 pole

Red Bull and Shell split Thursday qualifying honours read more ›

McLaughlin takes first Ford pole of 2018

Shell V-Power Racing locks out front-row for Albert Park openerread more ›
Supercars ratifies Ford, Nissan panel changes

Category gives green light to composite panels for Falcon and Altima read more ›

LEADERBOARD


POS DRIVER POINTS



01 SHANE VAN GISBERGEN 300



02 DAVID REYNOLDS 258



03 JAMES COURTNEY 240



04 CHAZ MOSTERT 216



05 SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN 207



06 GARTH TANDER 186



07 CRAIG LOWNDES 180



08 MARK WINTERBOTTOM 177



09 CAMERON WATERS 171



10 SCOTT PYE 168

 

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in remembrance of Hanse CRONJE SA Cricket Capt (deceased)
forget about what you alledgedly committed
as if any of us are pure

and

Michael SCHUMAKER.. (not deceased) but terribly injued/skiing accident of all things.
will always recall what you gave us,over the years of your racing

and all othe sportsmen /ladies who have passed

 

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maybe/hopefully
its a year of everyone getting a 'fair whack at it'
not just the usual taking the winning spots,theyre all equally as goood, esp when its so advanced when a supposed winner wins ny a milli/milli second
blody ridiculous
not spoirt

Pye takes maiden win in dry-wet thriller

First victory for Pye and new Walkinshaw Andretti United read more ›

Whincup survives mistake to win Race 4

Seven-time champion leads home McLaughlin at Albert Parkread more ›
Leaner, lighter McLaughlin in 201

eeryones old fav,must get a mention
best in the business Craig LOWNDES

Driver joins Shell Ford in shedding weight for title fightread more ›

Lowndes ‘realistic’ on full-time future

Final call on 2019 unlikely until end of current season read more ›

ahem
ashes,wont mention 2 KIWIS are leading afain,this year as was last year i think ha/TT RIVALFY
dont fret it Aussies

LEADERBOARD


POS DRIVER POINTS



01 SHANE VAN GISBERGEN 464



02 SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN 393



03 DAVID REYNOLDS 387



04 CHAZ MOSTERT 376



05 JAMES COURTNEY 375



06 SCOTT PYE 360



07 JAMIE WHINCUP 336



08 CAMERON WATERS 312



09 MARK WINTERBOTTOM 311



10 NICK PERCAT 306

 

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bit of a bummer SOME F1 drivers cant get further up there own a...s/incl there teams/backers of course

nevet mind,as they say MONEY TALKS
FIFA all over/Eu inspired
glad we arw immune down here,at the moment?

Au GP on now ... super soft'.. compared to the Au V8s pevious and always ha

 

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F1
basically
FOLLOW THE LEADER

ithing,oherly exciting
they dont get close enough too each other to make it emotelly exciting huh

cant believe the pom commentator said
'great entertainment'
geeeesus

glad i am a part of a real world

and
theres 21 races to come, FFS

 

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congratulations Aussie boys
Bathurst winner cool
eveyone getting a fairwinning share this year,makes for xtra enjoyable watching yes

F1, follow on, standard as usual, follow the leader sport
money,money,money

Reynolds wins final, Whincup takes LP Trophy

Erebus driver makes it four winners from four races at Albert Parkread more ›

Pye dedicates win to late father

Supercars’ newest winner on long journey to top read more ›
'Brave' call pays off for BJR

Keeping all three cars on slicks yields podium, fourth and 11thread more ›

LEADERBOARD


POS DRIVER POINTS



01 SHANE VAN GISBERGEN 486



02 DAVID REYNOLDS 437



03 SCOTT MCLAUGHLIN 425



04 CHAZ MOSTERT 416



05 SCOTT PYE 397



06 JAMIE WHINCUP 379



07 JAMES COURTNEY 375



08 NICK PERCAT 352



09 MARK WINTERBOTTOM 329



10 CAMERON WATERS 325

 

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ashes Aussie boys playing with there balls

naughty
must be tired of the common sledging thetre damn good at

not cricket,not sport,ut shows your human huh

ball playing or nall tampering,silly eally
cant get away with it,whynother embarrasing the Country the sport boys

'Tell me this is a bad dream': Cricket greats react to ball-tampering scandal
Former cricketers including Shane Warne, Michael Clarke and Adam Gilchrist slam Australian captain Steve Smith and senior players for hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during the third Test against South Africa.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-...tm_content=ABCNewsmail_topstories_articlelink

 

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TOP STORIES
'Tell me this is a bad dream': Cricket greats react to ball-tampering scandal
Former cricketers including Shane Warne, Michael Clarke and Adam Gilchrist slam Australian captain Steve Smith and senior players for hatching a plan to tamper with the ball during the third Test against South Africa.

Opinion: Cheating Smith has thrown Bancroft under a bus and his position is untenable
To lead a national sports team, particularly one as heavily scrutinised as the Australian cricket team, requires a degree of moral authority. How can Steve Smith speak on behalf of Australian cricket without the ball-tampering issue drowning out his every syllable, asks Richard Hinds.

Smith won't quit as Australian captain after confessing to ball-tampering plan
Steve Smith insists he will not resign as Australian captain after confessing his leadership group instructed Cameron Bancroft to tamper with the ball in the third Test against South Africa.

'I was ashamed to explain to my 9yo son that we planned to cheat'
Australian cricket fans are ashamed of their team and articulate in their criticism. Many are calling for Steve Smith to be sacked and some are threatening to boycott matches until it happens.

 

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never ever thought nor expected Aussie cricket to be so low/deterioate into this
shameful/quite unbelievable

Humiliating defeat, Smith banned
Australia capitulates to heavy defeat as their captain is banned over the ball tampering scandal.

Australia capitulates to humiliating defeat as captain Steve Smith banned

• stood down temporarily as captain on Sunday, will now miss the final test of the series against South Africa in Johannesburg.
  
  READ MORE:
  * ICC chief: Cricket must clean-up image
  * The day NZ ball tampered - Crowe, Pringle
  * FitzSimons: Smith must front
  * Australia promise 'appropriate action'
  * Australia's plan to cheat
  * Norquay: C'mon Steve Smith, resign
  * England frustrate Black Caps
  
  
  
  GETTY IMAGES
  South Africa cricketers Morne Morkel and Faf du Plessis were pretty happy after taking a 2-1 lead in the test series against Australia.
  
  In its ruling, the ICC said Smith admitted he was "party to a decision to attempt to change the condition of the ball in order to gain an unfair advantage".
  
  Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft, who was the man tasked with doing the tampering on the field, received three disciplinary demerit points, but that was not enough for a ban.
  
  Smith and Bancroft confessed on Saturday to a plan to try and cheat against South Africa by tampering with the ball using a piece of yellow adhesive tape and some dirt in order to get the ball to swing.
  
  
  
  GETTY IMAGES
  South Africa celebrate as Morne Morkel rips through Australia to deliver a giant 322-run win against Australian in Cape Town.
  
  Although Smith confessed the plan was hatched by Australia's "leadership group," he refused to name other players involved and the ICC didn't announce action against anyone else in its ruling on Sunday.
  
  Cricket Australia (CA) chief James Sutherland apologised to fans over the ball-tampering saga on Sunday, but refused to guarantee Steve Smith would continue as captain.
  
  CA has opted to send their head of integrity to South Africa to investigate the cheating scandal before the fate of Smith, Bancroft and Warner is determined.
  
  
  
  HALDEN KROG/ AP
  Cameron Bancroft copped one in a sensitive area when batting in the second innings of the Cape Town test.
  
  
  Australia Prime Minster Malcolm Turnbull weighed in on the ball tampering scandal on Sunday, saying action must be taken.
  
  "This is a shocking disappointment and it's wrong and I look forward to Cricket Australia taking decisive action soon," Turnbull said.
  
  AUSTRALIA CAPITULATES IN CAPE TOWN
  
  Arriving and departing to boos from the crowd, Australia capitulated on the final day of the third test at Newlands.
  
  Australia was removed in less than 40 overs, failing to offer any pride-restoring resistance and way off the winning target of 430.
  
  With Smith and vice-captain David Warner stepping down from their leadership roles while their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal is fully investigated, Australia looked like a team with its morale shattered.
  
  Smith and Warner played on Sunday but wicketkeeper Tim Paine took over as stand-in captain.
  
  Warner top-scored for the Aussies with 32 and fellow opener Cameron Bancroft, also involved in the tampering plan, made 26 with an opening partnership of 57. They were both booed as they arrived and then trudged off the field, as was Smith, who made just 7.
  
  Australia's proud record of having never lost a series in South Africa since 1970 is seriously under threat in Johannesburg next week.
  
  - AAP

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/crick...ed?cid=edm:stuff:dailyheadlines&bid=664366274

 

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ashes masters @ sledging Ayssies ot good enough huh, take it one step further
shameful/unbelievable, no need damn it
angy annoyed,imagine how Australian cricket lovers feel

suppose thats the deed
tape down jocks duh'

DEATH OF AUSTRALIAN CRICKET Australia in mourning ... - The Sun
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/cricket/5895596/death-of-australian-cricket/
7 hours ago - Nearly 136 years since the British press declared the death of English cricket, Aussie media turn against their cheating team after bringing disgrace on their ... Australia Cricket player Cameron Bancroft admits to ball-tampering whilst captain Steve Smith knew in advance during test match with South Africa.

DEATH OF AUSTRALIAN CRICKET
Australia in mourning as nation calls for captain Steve Smith to be sacked over ball-tampering shame


Nearly 136 years since the British press declared the death of English cricket, Aussie media turn against their cheating team after bringing disgrace on their national game

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/cricket/5895596/death-of-australian-cricket/

 

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rightly so,acting like kids acting like Tromp
absolutely ridiculous most embarassing thing to happen in sports for many years i think
especially for the kids to teens
the upcomming kids for years to come

Email
Cricket Australia, Steve Smith and David Warner could face high price for ball-tampering fiasco
By business reporters Andrew Robertson, Michael Janda and David Chau
Updated March 26, 2018 19:10:45

PHOTO: Weet-Bix maker Sanitarium says the relationship with Steve Smith is under review. (YouTube: Sanitarium)
RELATED STORY: CA boss flies to South Africa to join ball-tampering investigators
RELATED STORY: Smith, Bancroft 'struggling' as impact of ball-tampering scandal hits home
RELATED STORY: The Hollow Men: Smith and Australia's cricket cheats subtract the joy from a special Test

MAP: Australia
Cricket Australia and the players directly involved could literally pay a high price for the ball-tampering scandal engulfing the sport.

Fund manager Magellan is a major naming rights sponsor of Cricket Australia and has expressed its deep concern about behaviour that amounted to outright cheating.

It wants a quick resolution from Cricket Australia that involves decisive action against the players involved, and is waiting to see what the sport's governing body does before it takes any action.

Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has flown to Johannesburg to meet with senior legal counsel and head of integrity Iain Roy and general manager of team performance Pat Howard, with a full announcement of their findings expected on Wednesday morning, Australian time.

Magellan took the Commonwealth Bank's place as the men's team's main home series sponsor after CBA decided to shift its sponsorship dollars to women's, Indigenous, all-abilities and grassroots cricket.

Media player: "Space" to play, "M" to mute, "left" and "right" to seek.

VIDEO: "The leadership group knew about it," Steve Smith says (ABC News)

Captain Steve Smith is one of three CBA cricket ambassadors, along with women's cricket captain Meg Lanning and star all-rounder Ellyse Perry.

Steve Smith 'embarrassed' again

The Australian cricket captain has admitted he is embarrassed about ball tampering, but it's not the first time he's said those words, writes Geoff Lemon.

CBA told the ABC that it is awaiting the outcome of Cricket Australia's investigation before taking any action.

"We are disappointed about the events that have emerged from the third Test in South Africa and have asked for a full explanation from Cricket Australia following the conclusion of its investigation into this affair," a spokesman said.

Cricket Australia has already stood down Smith and vice-captain David Warner over the scandal, leaving Tim Paine in charge of the team for the final Test in the four-match series in South Africa.

Sponsors 'acutely aware' of reputational damage

PHOTO: David Warner and Steve Smith are at risk of losing lucrative personal sponsorships. (Reuters: Rogan Ward)

Aside from a tattered reputation and losing the captaincy, the ball-tampering scandal could also prove very financially costly for Smith and Warner.

One of the Australian captain's major personal sponsorship deals is in doubt, with the makers of Weet-Bix saying the relationship is "under review".

Sanitarium told the ABC that it wants its brand ambassadors to "align with the right values".

Hinds: Australian cricketers branded as cheats

How can Steve Smith speak on behalf of Australian cricket without the ball-tampering issue drowning out his every syllable? asks Richard Hinds.

Celebrity agent Max Markson believes Smith and Warner will be dumped by all their sponsors as a consequence of this negative publicity.

"They'll lose every single one of their contracts — nobody will stand by them," he told the ABC.

He said sponsorship contracts tend to contain a "morals clause", and "cheating" would see them fall foul of that.

Warner's website lists Asics, LG, Gray Nicholls, Nine, Toyota, Nestle's Milo and the Make-a-Wish Foundation as brand partners.

The ABC has contacted several of these companies for their response to Warner's involvement in the incident.

The Australian opener is strongly linked to South Korean electronics company LG, fronting ads for its televisions and air conditioners.

 

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History of ball tampering

How Australia's ball tampering scandal stacks up against other cases around the world.

"LG is acutely aware of the incident in South Africa involving the Australian Cricket team," the company said in a statement.

"As a sponsor of vice-captain David Warner, we are keeping a close eye on developments in this case and in particular the ongoing response from Cricket Australia, which will inform actions regarding our partnership.

"Our ambassadorships are constantly undergoing review so that we are able to make the best decisions for our customers, employees and stakeholders.

"As a brand that sets out to improve the everyday lives of Australians, our focus is on ensuring our partnerships reflect those values and that is our first priority."

Nestle said Milo's sponsorship deal with Warner wrapped up at the end of last year.

Broadcast fees likely to drop
The ball-tampering scandal is bad timing for Cricket Australia, which is currently re-negotiating broadcast rights with free-to-air and Pay TV providers.

"It's hard to put a dollar figure as to how much this particular issue will cause losses for Cricket Australia," Michael Naraine, a sport management lecturer at Deakin University, told PM.


How ball-tampering incident unfolded

Australian cricket team captain Steve Smith and senior players planned the ball-tampering plot during a lunch break. This is how it played out.


Dr Naraine said Cricket Australia was expecting a bid around $1 billion for the next six to seven years.

"They're not going to get that, and I think it's probably going to be closer to the $600-700 million mark," he said.

These sentiments are echoed by media analyst Peter Cox, who said Cricket Australia "won't be getting more money" this time.

"Most of the sporting bodies have been paying too much [for broadcast rights] in the past," he said.

"Free-to-air and Pay TV have run major sports as loss leaders and they can't continue to do that in the future."

The only way Mr Cox could see Cricket Australia command higher bids is if major US technology companies like Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google bid for the online streaming rights.

However, he does not see that happening in the immediate future.


More on the ball-tampering scandal

• Smith and Warner stand down as captain and vice-captain for rest of Test
• 'Tell me this is a bad dream': Cricket greats react to ball-tampering scandal
• Opinion: Cheating Smith has thrown Bancroft under a bus and his position is untenable
• How the ball-tampering incident unfolded
• 'I was ashamed to explain to my 9yo son that we planned to cheat'
• From dirt in a pocket to biting the ball. Look back at cases of ball tampering

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-...tm_content=ABCNewsmail_topstories_articlelink

 

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BULLSHIT
you Aussies just want him to remain because he is a very good player
thats not fair or correct


Analysis: Steve Smith, there can be redemption. This is your challenge now
We have seen you stand like a warrior at the crease, leading the team from the front and holding out your chest like you could take on the world. Well, here's your chance to do it again, but for something more significant, writes Tracey Holmes.

 

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and why not
shows the dissapointment within the country
advancement on there well known sledging,did they really think they w/could get away with it
idiots/kids
Smith and his mates who took part in it i am talking

i am not proud of what i done
- Steve SMITH FFS
why dident he STOP it befoe it happened?

no excuses no sumpathy
shameful behaviour

Sydney team 'disappointed' after getting cricket tattoos night before ball tampering scandal
By Pablo Vinales
Updated March 26, 2018 15:51:10

How cricket's ball tampering scandal stuffed up this team's celebratory tattoos
When the Gladesville 'Rissoles' RSL cricket team won their grand final at the weekend, it seemed nothing could put a dampener on the celebrations. Then they woke up.

VIDEO: 'The leadership group knew about it', Australian captain Steve Smith says (ABC News)


Topics: community-and-society, community-organisations, cricket, sport, gladesville-2111

First posted March 26, 2018 12:34:34

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-...tm_content=ABCNewsmail_topstories_articlelink

 

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GOOD on him for speaking out
the country needs to know the truth

am figuing coach LEHMAN may well resign befoe the 7am proposed completion of the supposed investigation

like most other fans
- not impressed with it even happening
- not impressed wth Au Cricket so far


Ball-tampering scandal: Michael Clarke says we haven't heard the full story from Cricket Australia

Updated March 28, 2018 10:13:52

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VIDEO: Cricket Australia's James Sutherland delivers preliminary investigation findings (ABC News)
RELATED STORY: Former skipper Steve Waugh says cheats have 'failed our culture'
RELATED STORY: Renshaw heading to South Africa to link up with under-fire Australian squad
RELATED STORY: Smith, Warner and Bancroft sent home but Lehmann holds on as cricket coach

MAP: Australia
Former skipper Michael Clarke has declared that Australian cricket is in "deep shit" in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal.

Clarke's blunt assessment was delivered after Cricket Australia declared that Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were the only people who knew about the alleged cheating, recalling the disgraced trio to Australia but saying coach Darren Lehmann would keep his job.

Chief executive James Sutherland's comments failed to get rid of the question marks surrounding the scandals.

Clarke led the chorus of scepticism, suggesting on Twitter there was more to the story:

External Link: Michael Clarke tweet: "The truth, The full story, Accountability and Leadership- until the public get this Australian cricket is in deep shit!"

External Link: Michael Clarke tweet: "To many reputations on the line for the full story not to come out. Cape Town change room is a very small place!"

Former England Test captain Michael Vaughan was similarly unconvinced, suggesting that Cricket Australia has only made things worse for itself:

External Link: Michael Vaughan tweet: Only 3 people knew ........ #MyArse

External Link: Michael Vaughan tweet: "Me thinks the Hole has just got a little deeper & bigger for Cricket Australia ....."

External Link: Michael Vaughan tweet: Cam Bancroft must be captaincy material ... In the Leadership group in only his 7th Test ... !!!

Meanwhile, former English wicketkeeper Matt Prior said the official explanation didn't match up with his experiences of how teams work:

External Link: Matt Prior tweet: "I can’t believe for one minute that only three players knew what was going on...bowlers, coach and bowling coach weren’t involved in discussions of how to get the ball moving...whether it be by cheating or not!"

External Link: Matt Prior tweet: "In EVERY team I played in good luck doing anything to the ball without consulting the bowlers first! Be taking your life in your own hands! #sandpapergate"

Kevin Pietersen needed fewer words to make his point:

External Link: Kevin Pietersen tweet: "Lehmann never knew"

The BBC's Jonathan Agnew called out what he said were "contradictions" in the official narrative:

External Link: Jonathan Agnew tweet: "More questions than answers this morning. Too many contradictions, like rapidly diminished leadership group and use of walkie talkie, to make this go away. Current blood lust is way over the top, but cricket public & sponsors want clarity, trust in the team and a culture change."

And other commentators suggested Lehmann was responsible for the Australian team's culture, irrespective of whether he played a role in the ball-tampering scandal:

External Link: Adam Collins tweet: "In this CA culture review, Darren Lehmann to be played by Steve McQueen. He's over the first fence, but surely can't clear the second."

External Link: John Etheridge tweet: "Lehmann so fortunate to survive. Even if the walkie-talkie business was innocent and he knew nothing of the ball-tampering, he has overseen and indeed encouraged the team culture."

External Link: Andrew Wu tweet: "The point many will find hard to reconcile is how Cricket Australia can launch independent review of conduct and culture of Australian men’s team while one of the men responsible for creating that culture, Darren Lehmann, remains as coach"


Much of the scepticism expressed by players and commentators appeared to be based on Smith's initial refusal to name those involved in the plot, beyond saying the "leadership group" knew about it.

Sutherland's press conference suggested the "leadership group" Smith was referring to was limited to himself and Warner.

Sutherland didn't reveal what punishments Smith, Warner and Bancroft would face for "conduct contrary to the spirit of the game", but it's likely that this will include bans.

"These sanctions will reflect the gravity with which we view what has occurred and the damage it has done to Australian cricket," he said.

The three players have been ordered home ahead of the series final against South Africa that begins on Friday, with Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell and Joe Burns flown over as emergency replacements.

Wicketkeeper Tim Paine has been officially appointed as captain for the Test.

Topics: cricket, australia, south-africa

First posted March 28, 2018 09:21:49

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-...acts-to-australians-getting-sent-home/9595664

 

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Analysis: Cricket lovers deserve better than CA's response to ball tampering
All that anyone who loves cricket wants is a fast response to the ball-tampering saga, but James Sutherland has left many questions unanswered, writes Geoff Lemon.

David Warner, ostracised by teammates, may never play for Australia again, says Jim Maxwell
After a nightmare tour of South Africa, Jim Maxwell says David Warner's reputation has fallen so far in cricket circles and with the general public that he may have played his last match for Australia.

Michael Clarke says Australian cricket is in deep s*** after ball-tampering scandal
Cricket Australia says only three players were involved in the plot to tamper with the ball. But former cricketers say there must be more to the story.

 

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my thoughts

3 years SMITH
life ban WARNER
let the other guy off
COACH Latham thorwn out instantly as well

harsh but fair and realistic


Steve Smith, David Warner banned from playing for Australia for 12 months, Bancroft for nine

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-28/steve-smith-david-warner-banned-playing-australia/9598648?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=:8935&user_id=cb53a1c368e708ac713d21ca78e70f2312c4d01d8c26bf97af51ee964c35adbc&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email||8935&utm_content=ABCNewsmail_topstories_articlelink


Analysis: The rise and fall of Australian cricket captain Steve Smith
Before this senseless, inexplicable act of self-harm, Steve Smith's career was building as potentially one of the greatest in the game.