Smith, Warner and Bancroft to leave South Africa

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WATCH – Australia’s hectic departure from Cape Town

Steven Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will leave South Africa on Wednesday in the wake of the team’s pre-meditated plan to tamper with the ball on the third day of the Cape Town Test against South Africa. Matt Renshaw, Glenn Maxwell and Joe Burns have been named as replacements.

Australia coach Darren Lehmann was found to have had no knowledge of the plan, and will remain in his position. Wicketkeeper Tim Paine has been officially appointed captain of the Australian team.

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