Off The Field

Australian Cricketers’ Association Urges Cut To Steve Smith, David Warner Bans

Written by Vishwas Gupta

Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft should have their cheating bans slashed because they were put under too much pressure by administrators, the Australian Cricketers’ Association said Monday.

An independent review by a leading ethicist said the governing body put too much pressure on the players to win at all costs.

“The events in South Africa were in part a by-product of a culture and system which, amongst other things, placed too much pressure on players to win,” said ACA President Greg Dyer, a former Test wicketkeeper.

“Basic fairness demands these independently verified contributing factors must now be taken into consideration and the penalties reduced.

“There must be a reconsideration of the harshness of the penalties handed down to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.”

 

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Vishwas Gupta