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Cameron Bancroft (right) is questioned by umpires regarding ball tampering in the third cricket test between South Africa and Australia
Cameron Bancroft (right) is questioned by umpires regarding ball tampering in the third cricket test between South Africa and Australia Source: AAP

Steve Smith has been stood down from the captaincy after it was revealed Australia attempted to cheat in the third Test against South Africa.

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Steve Smith has been stood down from the captaincy after it was revealed Australia attempted to cheat in the third Test against South Africa.

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