Cameron Bancroft: Australia player admits to ball-tampering, Steve Smith knew in advance

 

Australia's Cameron Bancroft has admitted he tampered with the ball during the third Test against South Africa - and captain Steve Smith says he knew of the plan in advance.

Television footage showed Bancroft take what he said was yellow tape out of his trouser pocket before rubbing the ball.
The 25-year-old said after play he had been charged with attempting to change the condition of the ball.
Smith said it was a "big mistake" but added he would not stand down.
He said the team's "leadership group" had spoken about it and "thought it was a way to get an advantage".
South Africa ended the third day in Cape Town on 238-5 in their second innings, a lead of 294 runs.

 

TV cameras caught the moment Bancroft took what he said was yellow tape out of his pocket