Australia's Smith stands down as captain over ball tampering

ByReuters

Updated 25/03/2018 at 15:59 GMT

Australia's Steve Smith and David Warner have stepped down as captain and vice captain following the ball tampering scandal in South Africa, Cricket Australia said in a statement on Sunday.

Australia's captain Steve Smith (R), flankled by teammate Cameron Bancroft

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Wicketkeeper Tim Paine, 33, will step in as acting captain for the remainder of the ongoing third test against South Africa, CA added.

Smith said he was embarrassed and took responsibility for the actions of his side after they were charged with attempting to change the condition of the ball on Saturday but he will not be stepping down as skipper.

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Opening batsman Cameron Bancroft, 25, the most junior member in the side, was the player charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for trying to change the condition of the ball using sticky tape and grit from the pitch.

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