Cameron Bancroft on ball-tampering : It is something I will regret for the rest of my life
Cameron Bancroft has asked the cricketing world to forgive him over the ball-tampering saga and claimed that he will never regret for the rest of his life. The Australian cricketer has also disclosed that in the admission press conference, he lied about using sandpaper when reporters asked him.
Earlier, David Warner posted a note on Twitter in which he apologized for his role in the shameful incident. After Warner, Bancroft and Smith also registered their regret over the incident. After returning back to the country, the 25-year-old spoke to the media at the WACA in Perth and stated that he was deeply affected by the incident and will regret that for the rest of his life.
"I've had time to reflect on the events in Cape Town and the punishments handed down to me by ICC and CA. I want to say I am very sorry. I love the game of cricket. I am extremely disappointed and regret my actions. I am sorry to the people I have disappointed around the world, especially the kids. I understand I have let the people down and the broader community. Words don't mean much in such situations, so I will focus on my actions going forward. I will regret this all my life. All I can do in the short term is to ask for forgiveness,” Bancroft said, reported Cricbuzz.
"It's been so obvious to see how important the game of cricket is to Australia and the public. It's been a big wake up call to myself for what that means and how amazing an opportunity it is to wear the baggy green cap. I'm aware that I have let everyone down in Australia, and it will take time to earn their respect back. The thing that breaks my heart is that I have given up my spot in the team to someone else for free. I've worked so hard to get here and it's devastating for me that I have given my spot to someone else for free. I have to work hard again to get back."
In the aftermath of the ball-tampering incident, Bancroft had confessed to using yellow tape to pick up rough granules from the pitch and rub them on the rough side of the ball so as to aid reverse swing to help the bowlers. However, the opener admitted that he lied to the reporters about using sticky tape and stated that he used sandpapers actually.
"I lied, I lied about the sandpaper. I panicked in that situation and I am very sorry. This is something I am very ashamed of, and I'm very sorry," Bancroft said.
“Through the last few days and sitting in my own company the thing that breaks my heart the most is the fact I’ve just given up my spot in the team to somebody else for free. People know that I’ve worked so hard to be able to get to this point in my career and to know that I’ve given somebody else an opportunity for free is devastating to me.
“I know it’s going to be a difficult journey back, but the moment I step foot outside this room is the moment I take steps forward to earning that respect back and get back that dream I’ve had as a kid growing up, and that’s playing Test cricket for Australia.”
0
0
0
0
0
0
Comments
Sign up or log in to your account to leave comments and reactions
0 Comments