Adam Voges shattered following Cameron Bancrofts ball-tampering act

The Aussies are known for their antics on the field and have always grabbed the headlines. The Australian team has been thrashed brutally following their act of ball-tampering. Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith have subsequently been greeted with some serious criticisms. Bancroft was handed a fine of 75 percent of the match-fees while Smith has been handed a one-match ban along with a fine of 100 percent of match-fees.

Meanwhile, several cricketers have opined on the issue and have slammed the Aussies for their shambolic approach on the cricket field. Even former Australian players have termed the incident to be disgraceful. However, Adam Voges has sympathized with Bancroft surrounding the issue. The 38-year old talked about Bancroft’s dedication towards the game during a chat with cricket.com.au at Newlands where he is on deck as part of SEN’s live radio coverage of the series.

“It’s completely out of his character”- Voges

“Cameron Bancroft is the kind of guy that would do anything for the team. That probably sums up his willingness to do something that I’m sure morally and ethically was against what he wanted to do. But if the team asks Cameron to do something he’ll do it for them. I was completely shattered when I saw the footage and being in the press conference with Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft last night and (watching) them admit guilt of trying to alter the condition of the ball” Voges said

Voges also spoke about his utter disbelief when he heard about the incident. Bancroft has only played eight Tests thus far after making his debut against England in the Ashes in Brisbane. The Western Australian cricketer also spoke about the difficulties, Bancroft will be encountering after getting his image tarnished owing to the incidents in the last couple of days.

“My initial reaction is that it’s not something I know Cameron Bancroft to be a part of.It’s completely out of his character. My initial reaction is that certainly wasn’t an idea he came up with by himself. He’s still new to Test cricket, this is only his eighth game. The scrutiny and spotlight will turn on him for the duration of this Test match and the rest of the series. It’ll be tough for him, there’s no doubt about it.” he added

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