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Australia skipper Smith banned by ICC amid ball-tampering probe

Australia's captain Steve Smith speaking during a press conference in Cape Town as admitted he and the leadership group were responsible for a ball tampering incident
 

Steve Smith stepped down as Australia captain on Sunday and has been suspended for one test by the International Cricket Council amid stunning ball-tampering revelations that have plunged the test team into crisis.

Smith was also fined 100 percent of his match fee, while opening batsman Cameron Bancroft, who was caught on camera attempting to alter the condition of the ball, was handed three demerit points and a 75 percent fine of his match fee.

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