Cameron Bancroft was summoned for a chat to the umpires, but initially denied he had tampered with the ball. Cameron Bancroft was then caught using the tape, which had debris from the pitch, while working on the ball. The opener, who attempted to hide the tape from umpires, has been charged by the match referee. Michael Clarke was among the millions of Australians waking up on Sunday to headlines and news bulletins they could scarcely believable. Steyn replied that "nothing in professional sport is done without the consent of your captain and coach".

Source: Otago Daily Times March 25, 2018 00:33 UTC