Cameron Bancroft on getting caught with some sandpaper in his pants

The controversial decision to make Cameron Bancroft the Durham captain is a good one, according to Steve Smith.

Cameron Bancoft made a quiet return to top-level cricket as he only scored 2 and could not prevent his team, Perth Scorchers, from falling to a defeat against the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League on Sunday.

Cameron Bancroft has been rushed into the Perth Scorchers' squad for their Big Bash League (BBL) clash against the Hobart Hurricanes after his ban for the ball-tampering scandal expired on Saturday.

Cameron Bancroft confirmed, for the first time, that vice-captain David Warner asked him to alter the ball during the scandal in South Africa and said he went along with it "to fit in".

Disgraced Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft said he is a different person to the one that was caught ball-tampering earlier this year and also revealed he considered walking away from the sport.

Cricket Australia (CA) has ruled that the sanctions on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will not be reduced.

Former Australia batsman Simon Katich feels Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should see out their suspensions despite a push by the Australian Cricketers??? Association (ACA) to have the bans overturned.

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) said the bans on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should be reduced in the wake of the review of the ball-tampering scandal.

Australia coach Justin Langer says the banned trio of Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft could help the Aussies win the World Cup and Ashes next year.