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"Australian cricketeers dont need to cheat to beat anybody"

Steven Smith (capt) and Cameron Bancroft (L) of Australia

Steven Smith (capt) and Cameron Bancroft (L) of Australia. Source: Getty

Australia's cricket captain Steve Smith and batsman Cameron Bancroft have admitted to ball tampering on day three of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Smith says his leadership group came up with the idea, but he has no plans to give the captain position. Meanwhile former Australian captain Michael Clarke says he is shocked by the decision to go ahead with ball tampering. Jeevan Thapa explains how the event unfolded.



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