The ICC on Sunday banned disgraced Australia captain Steve Smith for one Test and docked his match fee for his role in the ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town. ICC chairman Shashank Manohar said tougher penalties were needed to avoid a repeat of the behaviour in South Africa of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft that has thrown cricket into disrepute. The ICC has taken a serious note of the events in Cape Town and plans to put together a group of former players of impeccable reputation. Vice captain Warner escaped any sanction while opener Bancroft, who was caught on camera trying to alter the ball, was fined 75 per cent of his match fee. The penalties triggered criticism with former players and fans accusing the ICC of being too lenient.

Source: Mint March 29, 2018 07:18 UTC