Former captain Smith opens up further on the toxic culture surrounding Australia

Former captain Smith opens up further on the toxic culture surrounding Australia

Steve Smith sheds further light on the role former Cricket Australia executives played in establishing a toxic culture of winning without counting the costs.

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'I just wanted to fit in and feel valued':Bancroft explains his role in ball tampering

'I just wanted to fit in and feel valued':Bancroft explains his role in ball tampering

Cameron Bancroft has detailed how David Warner suggested he alter the condition of the match ball as Australia struggled against South Africa.

  • byPaul Sakkal
We're winning back trust of public:Hazlewood

We're winning back trust of public:Hazlewood

The vice-captain says he wants to keep his leadership position when Steve Smith gets back.

  • byDaniel Cherny
Wrong number:Steve Smith ad a bad call
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Wrong number:Steve Smith ad a bad call

By speaking out in a paid ad,Steve Smith has set back his campaign to rehabilitate his name before his return to cricket.

  • byGreg Baum
Bad call:Smith's'gutsy'ad is more Don Draper than Don Bradman

Bad call:Smith's'gutsy'ad is more Don Draper than Don Bradman

Many hearts have softened towards Steve Smith during his ban from professional cricket. Those same hearts sank when he chose to speak via a television advertisement for a phone company.

  • byMalcolm Knox
'I don't want to know about it':Smith reveals reaction to sandpaper plot

'I don't want to know about it':Smith reveals reaction to sandpaper plot

The former Australian captain has made his first media appearance in Australia since his emotional homecoming from South Africa.

  • byTom Decent
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'Pretty dark space':Steve Smith's revealing new commercial

'Pretty dark space':Steve Smith's revealing new commercial

Steve Smith has used a television commercial to open up about his experiences since his ban from cricket and determination to return a better player.

The Sydney Morning Herald's 20 most-read stories of 2018

The Sydney Morning Herald's 20 most-read stories of 2018

From prime ministers to poo joggers,the stories are a glimpse of what captured our attention in a year of scandals,extreme weather and extraordinary rescues.

  • byJenny Noyes&Rachel Olding
Cameron Bancroft to stick to original plan

Cameron Bancroft to stick to original plan

Former Test batsman Adam Voges hopes Cameron Bancroft didn't pin too much hope on having his ban for ball tampering reduced.

  • byJustin Chadwick
Bid blocked as Warner,Smith and Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stay

Bid blocked as Warner,Smith and Bancroft ball-tampering bans to stay

Steve Smith,David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will have to serve out their bans.

  • byAndrew Wu&Jon Pierik
Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand as CA board prepares for call

Johnson declares ball tampering bans should stand as CA board prepares for call

David Warner,Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft could learn their fate in the next 24 hours.

  • byJon Pierik&Chris Barrett