Bancroft was suspended for his part in the ball-tampering scandal in March Daniel Pockett/Getty ImagesCameron Bancroft, the Australia batsman, managed only two in his competitive comeback from his nine-month ban for ball tampering. Bancroft came to the crease with Perth Scorchers struggling on 16 for three in the fourth over of their Big Bash League match against the Hobart Hurricanes and lasted just three deliveries before edging Riley Meredith behind. The 26-year-old was suspended for attempting to alter the condition of the ball with sandpaper against South Africa in March. The ban elapsed on Saturday and Bancroft was given an immediate recall by the Scorchers, who lost by six wickets after being limited to 107 for eight from their 20 overs. David Willey, the England all-rounder, made only six from 13 deliveries for the Perth team.

Source: The Times December 30, 2018 12:00 UTC