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Australian opener Cameron Bancroft caught tampering with ball in Cape Town!

Australian opener Cameron Bancroft captured on camera with an object in his hand while fielding; admits to tampering with the ball

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Australia's Cameron Bancroft is questioned by umpires Richard Illingworth (left) and Nigel Llong during the third day's play of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Saturday. Pic/AFP
Australia's Cameron Bancroft is questioned by umpires Richard Illingworth (left) and Nigel Llong during the third day's play of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands on Saturday. Pic/AFP

Australian opening batsman Cameron Bancroft could face questions over an incident captured by television cameras during the third day of the third Test against South Africa at Newlands. Bancroft was spoken to by umpires Nigel Llong and Richard Illingworth during the 43rd over of South Africa's second innings Saturday after appearing to have an object in his hand after fielding the ball at cover. After the day's play, Bancroft was quoted as saying: "I had discussions with the match officials, I've been charged with attempting to change the condition of the ball.

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