The ball tampering scandal in 2018 drew much outrage and shame on cricket throughout Australia. Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts has dismissed concerns the impending returns of the team's former leaders will unsettle the resurgent side as it emerged Australia's bowlers threatened not to play alongside David Warner in the final test in South Africa. MATT KING/GETTY IMAGES Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft was also banned for his role in the ball tampering affair. RYAN PIERSE/GETTY IMAGES Nathan Lyon reportedly wanted to withdraw from the fourth South Africa test if David Warner played. Roberts dismissed fears held by former CA director Mark Taylor that ball tampering may have been more widespread than what happened in Cape Town.

Source: Stuff March 28, 2019 17:42 UTC