Ball-tampering controversy: Former captain Clarke's big statement, said- Do not be surprised at the revelations of Bancroft, bowlers knew

Posted on 17th May 2021 by rohit kumar

In the year 2018, Australian cricket is trying to wash its stains. Meanwhile, the revelations of Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft involved in the case have again raised concerns. Former Australian captain Michael Clarke said that he would not be surprised to learn that the bowlers knew about the ball-tampering conspiracy in 2018.

 

 

The controversy led to a review of Australia's winning record. After this, the then captain Steve Smith and the vice-captain David Warner were banned for one year while Cameron Bancroft was banned for nine months. Bancroft played an important role in spoiling the appearance of the ball.

 

 

The issue came up for discussion again last week when Bancroft revealed that the Australian bowlers were aware of the plot. Clarke told Sky Sports Radio on Monday that if you are playing cricket at a high level, then you know about your strategy. Can you imagine the ball being handed back to the bowler and the bowler is not aware of it? The disclosure of Cameron Bancroft is not shocking.

 

After Australia's interview with Bancroft, Cricket Australia also issued a statement saying it was ready to re-investigate the incident. "I don't think anyone would be surprised that more than three people Knew.

 

What was the matter?

Let us know that in the 2018 Cape Town Test against South Africa, Australian player Cameron Bancroft was caught red-handed while tampering with the ball, after which the then captain Steve Smith, David Warner, and Bancroft were banned. Warner and Steve returned to international cricket after serving a one-year sentence, but after serving a nine-month sentence, Bancroft is trying to regain his lost status.

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