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Absolutely mate, Totally agree.

It needs to come from CA as well, not wait for ICC.

Point was more that all those involved need to be named, as those that were unaware don't deserve to have careers tarnised.

Because this will stain entire careers. As it should.
 
It's not going to happen, but Bancroft's imminent suspension should begin immediately by not being allowed to bat in the second innings.
 
Tigers of Old said:
After an investigation, whoever is responsible Daisy should be given a ban for a year from playing for our country again.
This is bigger than those on tour.
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Dunno about a year but Smith should definitely resign and be suspended, ridiculous that he didn't offer his resignation immediately. Bancroft has been charged but according to Smith this was discussed by senior team leadership, all those involved should face sanctions. Amazing that Smith as Captain hasn't been charged with anything yet. The leadership group and Bancroft must be stood down immediately until a proper sanction can be determined.

And did they force Bancroft to do it? If so that makes it far worse its just a sheer abuse of power. Actually maybe a year for Smith is appropriate.
 
Yep they should.

Smith's should be by far the harshest penalty though.

First step in taking the captaincy from him a no brainer.

Lehmann is the interesting one, did he have any knowledge. If so obviously gone as well.

Even if not, you could make an argument he should still go.
 
On reflection I'd say Lehman should be removed as coach even if the players continue to say he wasn't involved. At the very minimum this is a reflection of the environment he created.

EDIT: Offisders have just pointed out that it looks as though Lehmann tried to warn the team when it began to break in social media so probably tried to cover it up and becomes complicit.
 
storm in a tea cup. all they were doing was trying to supplement the swing.
im sure there will be some punishment but this supplements saga shouldnt be overplayed. aussies dont cheat.
 
Yep agree.

The more leysy thinks of this the angrier he gets.

Smith is a great batsman, but has always been immature and a sook. Not a leader and definately doesn't have the makings of an Australian captain.

This has now come out to the fore. The fact he threw to Bancroft first up in the interview is a reflection on this.
 
..Robert Mitchum, the actor pleaded ‘insanity’ when he got busted by his wife sleeping around. And it worked.
Smith needs to sharpen up.
 
Leysy Days said:
Yep agree.

The more leysy thinks of this the angrier he gets.

Smith is a great batsman, but has always been immature and a sook. Not a leader and definately doesn't have the makings of an Australian captain.

This has now come out to the fore. The fact he threw to Bancroft first up in the interview is a reflection on this.
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What about the deflection to the un-named leadership group? Pathetic. You are the captain smithy. Take it like a man. This is so disappointing, so dumb. I'm stunned.
 
Pretty disappointing. Smith need some to step down, but would hate to see Warner take over as well.
 
mainlandy said:
I’ve never seen anything more stupid on a cricket field. Embarrassed to be an Aussie supporter right now. Smith has to go.
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I was so disappointed to wake up to this news

He has to go, can't ust apologies and move on after admitting to being part of a team-wide cheating scandal.
 
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