Born in Australia · Nationality Australian — Sport / sports governance
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “Sandpapergate: use of sandpaper, concealment and nine-month suspension” and “2021: suggestion that bowlers may have known, but no new evidence”.
Profile No. 0862 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2021-05
Bancroft suggested that bowlers might have known about the ball-tampering. Cricket Australia asked whether he possessed new information.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
2018
Bancroft used a piece of sandpaper to alter the ball and then attempted to conceal it. The ICC sanctioned him, and Cricket Australia suspended him for nine months.
Last verified: 3 September 2026
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