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ICC bans Smith as Australian cricket writhes in ball tampering scandal

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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