In the 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal, also known as the 'Sandpaper Gate', then-Australian captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and batter Cameron Bancroft received heavy sanctions from Cricket Australia for their involvement in ball-tampering during the series against South Africa. A
One of Australia's most respected mentors and New South Wales coach Greg Shipperd has pitched in Josh Inglis' name as a possible successor for David Warner in the top order for Test cricket ahead of the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) against India.
Smith's short-lived stint as Warner's replacement ended after Australia's National Selector, George Bailey, confirmed that Smith was moved to the number four spot in the middle order.
Cricketing icons Yuvraj Singh and David Warner lavished praise on Sarfaraz Khan for his valiant display with the bat which rescued India from a dire situation in the opening Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
Smith was promoted to the role of an opener following David Warner's retirement. However, the 35-year-old had a forgettable run, as he could only garner 171 runs at 28.50, which raised concerns over him playing the role of an opener.
Australian skipper Pat Cummins revealed his picks for country's next all-format stars, including a Big Bash League (BBL) star and an up and coming opener who had a breakout year in the Indian Premier League (IPL)
The top six in the line-up is a big concern for Australia heading into the series, starting with the first Test from Perth in November 2008. Steve Smith, who moved to the opening slot following the retirement of David Warner, has been underwhelming in his move up the order.
Muchawaya was defending 21 runs in the final over of the tournament, and his skipper Sikandar Raza was doing all he could do give him the required boost in confidence. The next four deliveries changed the course of the game, as he bowled with fire and pace, and clinched the title for the Jo'
Up next, in Qualifier 1, the Harare Bolts will play the Jo'Burg Bangla Tigers, and in the Eliminator, the NYS Lagos come up against the Cape Town Samp Army. The winner of the Qualifier 1 will go straight through to the final, while the runner-up will play the winners of the Eliminator, for a
George Munsey put on an absolute masterclass at the Harare Sports Club on Day 6 of the second season of the Zim Afro T10, as he scored the first century ever in the history of the competition, which helped the Harare Bolts post a record total, and in the process knocked out the Durban Wolves