Shane Watson feels the punishment given to suspended trio was a bit too ‘extreme’

Shane Watson feels the punishment given to suspended trio was a bit too ‘extreme’

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Shane Watson felt that the penalty given to the suspended trio of David Warner, Cameron Bancroft and Steve Smith was a bit too ‘extreme’. He stated that the banned trio would do their best to gain back the trust of people and also backed Justin Langer as the ‘right-man’ to rebuild the team.

Steve Smith and David Warner were banned for 12 months by Cricket Australia while Bancroft was suspended for nine months after they were found guilty of tampering with the ball during the third Test against South Africa in March. Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson has stated that the bans handed to Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft for their involvement in the ball-tampering scandal were a bit too extreme.

In the addition to the ban, Smith has also been banned from taking up any leadership role for another 12 months while Warner has been banned from taking leadership for a lifetime. 

"It is an extreme penalty for what they did compared to the bans that have happened and the reprimands that have happened in the past," Watson said at a news conference in Dubai as quoted by India Today.

"They've paid a heavy price, there is no question, and when they come back they will be doing everything they can to try and repay people for the mistakes they made."

The ban forbade the trio from playing at international and state levels, along with the domestic 'Big Bash' Twenty20 tournament, but they were allowed to play in local third-tier club competitions and T20 tournaments overseas. Watson backed new Australia coach Justin Langer as the ‘right-man’ to rebuild the team.

"He is certainly going to make sure the Aussies are on the right track," said Watson. 

Watson was appointed to a panel by Cricket Australia this month which was tasked with drafting a charter of behavior in the wake of the scandal in South Africa. Watson has signed a contract to feature in the 10-over league in Dubai, days after scoring the brilliant hundred in IPL final. 

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