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Smith, Warner and Bancroft banished
Cricket Australia CE James Sutherland promises that 'significant punishments' are imminent
Cricket Australia CE James Sutherland addressed the media in Johannesburg on Tuesday, clearing coach Darren Lehmann over the ball-tampering scandal and sending Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft home to Australia. Sutherland spoke at a hotel in Sandton were the world’s media had gathered. Facing the music were captain Smith, vice-captain Warner, Lehmann and ball-tamperer Bancroft. Sutherland refused to answer whether Smith would captain Australia again, if War-ner would play again or whether the players “cheated”. He also declared that Lehmann had not offered to resign from his position. Sutherland promised that “significant punishments” were imminent, but Cricket Australia was not yet in a position to make a verdict. Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell and Joe Burns have been drafted into the squad for the fourth Test starting on Friday, with Tim Payne set to captain the side in Johannesburg. Sutherland’s announcement followed days of speculation over the fates of the Australia...
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