Graeme Smith: “I expect him to bounce back and come back really strong”
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Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith believes that ex-Australia skipper Steve Smith will “bounce back and come back really strong” once his 12-month ban expires.
Shane Watson: “It is an extreme penalty for what they did”
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Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson believes the bans handed down to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft for their roles in the ball tampering scandal were too harsh.
Tim Paine: “There’s a side of David that people don’t know – he’s very loyal and really caring and a good team man to have around”
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Australia Test captain Tim Paine has denied reports of a rift between some of the Australian players and banned opener David Warner.
David Warner: “Sometimes with our society something has to happen for the worst for people to come out and show a lot of support”
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Australia opener David Warner has expressed his gratitude for all the support he has received after being banned for 12 months.
David Warner was banned for 12 months for his role in the ball tampering scandal
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Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland has revealed that opening batsman David Warner will be allowed to play for Australia again once he serves his 12-month ban.
Matthew Wade: “I hope now we don’t go too far the other way and lose all our drive … and try and play like New Zealand”
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Matthew Wade has warned Australia not to go overboard with their change in identity following the ball tampering scandal that shocked the cricketing community.
Alastair Cook: “We did think in Perth, when the outfield was wet after the rain, how had they managed to get the ball reversing”
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England opener Alastair Cook has revealed that his side suspected Australia were tampering with the ball during the recent Ashes series.
Tim Paine: “I think what’s said and how it’s said will be very different going forward”
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New Australia Test captain Tim Paine has made it abundantly clear that his side will tone down their sledging tactics going forward.
Michael Di Venuto: “they have suffered enough and accepted the consequences and copped it on the chin”
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Former Australia batting coach Michael Di Venuto believes that former captain Steve Smith, ex-vice captain David Warner and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft have been treated like criminals.
Steve Smith (right) and David Warner have been removed from the list of centrally contracted players
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Former Australia captain Steve Smith, ex-vice captain David Warner and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft have been omitted from the list of centrally contracted players.
