Cameron Bancroft: News

29 Jan 2023

Perth Scorchers

Perth Scorchers advance to their eighth BBL final: Key stats

Perth Scorchers became the first finalists of the Big Bash League (BBL) 2022-23, having defeated Sydney Sixers by seven wickets in the Qualifier.

Ball-tampering incident: CA invites Bancroft to share any new information

Cricket Australia (CA) has clarified that it will consider any further information pertaining to the 2018 ball-tampering incident.

Were Australian bowlers aware about ball-tampering? Bancroft drops a hint

Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft, who was one of the central figures in the controversial ball-tampering incident at Newlands, has indicated that others, apart from Steve Smith and David Warner, were also aware of the same.

29 Mar 2020

David Warner

Steve Smith's captaincy ban ends, eligible to lead Australia again

Steve Smith may resume captaincy for Australia as his two-year ban comes to end.

#ThisDayThatYear: When the sandpaper saga rattled Australian cricket

On March 24, 2018, the cricket fraternity was jolted, owing to the infamous ball-tampering controversy.

Warner seeks respect as South Africa tour series close-in

Australian opener David Warner has urged the Proteas fans to show some respect in Australia's upcoming limited overs assignment against South Africa.

Australia name 14-man Test squad to face Pakistan: Details here

The likes of Cameron Bancroft, Joe Burns and Travis Head have earned their places in the Australian Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against Pakistan at home.

04 Aug 2019

England Cricket Team

Watch: Warner's reacts to 'He's got sandpaper in his hands'

Australian cricketer David Warner, who served a 12-month ban for a ball-tampering scandal against South Africa last year, was subjected to taunts by the English crowd.

World Cup: Australia are expecting a hostile reception, here's why

Australian cricketers are expecting a hostile reception on English soil, when they start the World Cup campaign next month.

Warner, Smith should have been banned for two years: Ambrose

The world was in shock when Australian cricketers, Steve Smith and David Warner, were found guilty of orchestrating a ball-tampering scandal against South Africa, last year.

29 Mar 2019

David Warner

Will David Warner feel unwelcomed to the Australian team?

The world was in shock when Australian skipper Steve Smith, along with vice-captain David Warner, was involved in a ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Sheffield Shield: Bancroft smashes 138* in first match post ban

Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft carried his bat for Western Australia in Sheffield Shield cricket.

BBL: Cameron Bancroft lasts three balls on return from ban

Tainted Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft did not have the best of return to competitive cricket.

Ball-tampering scandal: Cameron Bancroft returns to fold with BBL

Tainted Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft saw his nine-month ban end on Saturday.

Australia's Bancroft lifts the lid on ball-tampering scandal

Tainted Australian cricket team batsman Cameron Bancroft has said that it was David Warner, who suggested him to alter the ball against South Africa earlier this year.

Smith, Warner and Bancroft to serve complete ban: Cricket Australia

Cricket Australia, on Tuesday, confirmed that the trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will be serving full-term of their respective ban, handed to them, earlier this year for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal.

19 Nov 2018

David Warner

Cricket Australia discussing terms of reducing ban of Smith-Warner-Bancroft

It has been reported that Cricket Australia's board of directors are discussing the possibility of reducing the length of the ban imposed on Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft.

31 Oct 2018

David Warner

Ian Chappell says cricketers being punished for CA's wrongdoings

Former Australian cricketer Ian Chappell has hit out at Cricket Australia for the incompetence of the administrators which led to players being punished.

James Sutherland stands down as Cricket Australia chief

In a massive blow to Cricket Australia, long-standing Chief Executive James Sutherland has announced that he will step down from his post.

Banned Aussie duo to feature in Darwin Strike League

Banned Australian cricketers David Warner and Cameron Bancroft are set to feature in the upcoming Darwin Strike League- a limited overs tournament, which will take place in July, 2018.

28 May 2018

David Warner

Uncapped Michael Neser to replace injured Hazlewood

Australia have been dealt with another major blow after pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the ODI series against England, starting next month.

24 May 2018

David Warner

Ball-tampering cost David and Candice Warner their third child

The price one pays for mistakes is sometimes exceptionally high. David Warner committed a professional crime, and he was punished.

David Warner returns to field to find solace in cricket

David Warner returned to the cricket field for the first time after being banned for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

Ball-tampering scandal: David Warner will also not challenge 12-month ban

Former Australian vice-captain David Warner took to Twitter to announce that he has accepted the sanctions imposed on him by Cricket Australia.

Ball-tampering incident: Steve Smith not to appeal against 12-month ban

Former Australian captain Steve Smith has accepted the sanctions imposed by Cricket Australia for his involvement in the ball-tampering scandal.

Ball-tampering scandal: What next for Smith, Warner and Bancroft?

The disgraced trio of Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft are expected to launch legal action challenging the ban levelled by Cricket Australia (CA).

30 Mar 2018

David Warner

Varun Dhawan comes out in support of skipper Steve Smith

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan has lent support to Australian skipper Steve Smith over the ball-tampering controversy and hopes that fans will "forgive" him for his actions.

Darren Lehmann to step down as coach after 4th Test

In the latest development pertaining to the ball-tampering controversy, Darren Lehmann is set to step down as the coach of the Australian team at the end of the current Test series against South Africa.

Steve Smith breaks down during press-conference, apologizes for his actions

Steve Smith apologized to the entire nation in a press conference after landing in Sydney on Thursday.

Warner apologizes, says he put stain on game he loves

Banned Australian opener David Warner today apologized for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, saying he put a "stain on the game he loved as a boy".

Ball-tampering: Cricket Australia bans Warner and Smith for 12 months

Steve Smith and David Warner have been banned for one-year by Cricket Australia (CA) for their involvement in the ball tampering incident in the 3rd Test against South Africa.

27 Mar 2018

David Warner

Ball tampering scandal: David Warner 'goes rogue', irks team-mates

After being stripped off the vice-captaincy duties over masterminding the ball-tampering incident, Australia's David Warner is reported to have 'gone rogue'.

Does reverse swing require ball tampering?

Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft was caught rubbing a sandpaper on the ball during the third Test against South Africa in 2018.

Meet the man who caught Bancroft's ball-tampering act on camera

On the fateful day when Australian cricketers hung their heads in shame over the ball tampering scandal, a South African named Zotani Oscar went viral on social media.

Did Australia resort to ball-tampering in the 2017/18 Ashes?

Fresh controversy has surfaced in the ball-tampering saga that has engulfed Australian cricket.

Steve Smith steps-down from captaincy for the remainder of 3rd-Test

Australian captain Steve Smith has stepped down from captaincy for the remainder of the Test against South Africa.

#Cheatgate: Which cricketers have been involved in ball-tampering?

Australia's tour of South Africa has been marred with controversies.

#SAvsAUS: All you need to know about the ball-tampering incident

Australian cricket hit a new low after a ball tampering incident came to light on Day 3 of the third Test between Australia and South Africa.

27 Nov 2017

England Cricket Team

Bairstow accused of allegedly headbutting Bancroft

England's Ashes tour has take an unwanted twist. Wicket-keeper Jonny Bairstow is in the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

26 Nov 2017

England Cricket Team

England crumble, Australia on the brink of victory

Joe Root and his men had a disastrous day at office today as the 'Three Lions' are now on the verge of losing the first Ashes Test.