March, 2018. Third day of third Test against South Africa at Cape Town. | AFP
Australia's then-Test captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. | Reuters
Australian rookie Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera rubbing the ball using a yellow thing. | AP
The thing was hidden in his trousers and he told the on-field umpires that "he was polishing the ball with a microfiber cloth". | AFP
When rubbed using sandpaper, the ball will swing better -- helping the bowlers. | Twitter
In a press conference, Bancroft, Warner and Smith admitted to having rubbed the ball with "yellow adhesive tape." | Reuters
“Yes, I lied about the sandpaper and I panicked in that situation, and I’m very sorry,” Bancroft told the press. | AFP
An investigation later revealed that the material in focus was, in fact, sandpaper. | Reuters
Steve Smith and David Warner stepped down. | AFP
Cricket Australia handed a 12-month ban to Warner and Smith. Bancroft was given a nine-month ban. | AFP
Later, Smith and Warner broke down during press meets. | Twitter
Smith and Warner were both denied of leading Australia. Reuters
Warner was found to be responsible for initiating the plan to tamper with the ball. | AFP
After serving their bans, all three players returned to the national fold. | Reuters