<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Read the latest and breaking news on player Darren Lehmann. All the latest 2026 Cricket articles on SportsCafe.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in</link><image><url>https://cdn-static.spcafe.in/logo/logo192x192v1.png</url><title>Darren Lehmann News</title><link>https://sportscafe.in</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:28:07 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://sportscafe.in/rss/cricket/player/darren_lehmann" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:17:16 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[ All Rights Reserved]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en-in]]></language><managingEditor><![CDATA[editor@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Editor)]]></managingEditor><webMaster><![CDATA[admin@sportscafe.in (SportsCafe Admin)]]></webMaster><ttl>2</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[‌Lehmann dumps BBL duties to prioritise Commentary gig]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australian cricketer Darren Lehmann announced his sudden resignation from his roles with Brisbane Heat and as an assistant coach for Queensland. His tenure concluded due to the acceptance of a commentary offer from an Australian Broadcasting Corporation in the lead-up to Aussie Summer.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/17/lehmann-dumps-bbl-duties-to-prioritise-commentary-geek?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2024/sep/17/lehmann-dumps-bbl-duties-to-prioritise-commentary-geek?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Arijit Kundu]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 06:17:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/darren%20lehmann_aus-1000x1000.webp" length="0" type="image/webp"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BGT | Inclined to pick Ashton Agar over Mitch Swepson to play O'Keefe role, opines Darren Lehmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann has pipped Ashton Agar to make it to Australia's first XI in the Border Gavaskar Trophy next month, given the potency of finger spinners in sub-continental conditions. Lehmann went on to explain his choice with examples of Steve O'Keefe and Shane Warne from past series in India.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/jan/23/bgt-inclined-to-pick-ashton-agar-over-mitch-swepson-to-play-o-keefe-role-opines-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2023/jan/23/bgt-inclined-to-pick-ashton-agar-over-mitch-swepson-to-play-o-keefe-role-opines-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:53:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket-2023/ashton_agar_england_australia_ashes_cricketcomau.scorimg.webp" length="0" type="image/scorimg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBL 11 | Brisbane Heat re-sign Mujeeb Ur Rahman for 2021-22 edition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brisbane Heat have re-signed Afghanistan mystery spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman for the upcoming edition of Big Bash League, scheduled to be played in December-January. Mujeeb has been excellent for Heat from the last three seasons claiming 29 wickets in 26 games at an economy rate of 6.13.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/aug/31/bbl-11-brisbane-heat-re-sign-mujeeb-ur-rahman-for-2021-22-edition?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/aug/31/bbl-11-brisbane-heat-re-sign-mujeeb-ur-rahman-for-2021-22-edition?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:32:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y18/articles/Cricket_1/mujeeb_brisbane_heat_bbl_twitter.jfif" length="0" type="image/jfif"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Satire | Behind the scenes of the 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering scandal ]]></title><description><![CDATA[In light of the latest assertions from Australian opener Cameron Bancroft regarding the ever obvious but not accepted involvement  of the bowlers in the Sandpaper Gate, SportsCafe approached a few Aussie players and CA officials to get to the bottom of the story and found out some explosive details.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/may/19/satire-behind-the-scenes-of-the-2018-cape-town-ball-tampering-scandal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2021/may/19/satire-behind-the-scenes-of-the-2018-cape-town-ball-tampering-scandal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Harshit Anand]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2021 10:51:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Cameron_Bancroft_Steve_Smith_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs AUS | MCG pitch will suit India because it’s a bit flat, reckons Darren Lehmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann has reckoned that the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will suit the visiting Indians better because it’s a bit flat in comparison to the other pitches in the country. He also stated that if India get on a roll, they can turn the result around to a favourable one.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/dec/24/ind-vs-aus-mcg-pitch-will-suit-india-because-its-a-bit-flat-reckons-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/dec/24/ind-vs-aus-mcg-pitch-will-suit-india-because-its-a-bit-flat-reckons-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2020 05:42:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/kohli_rahane_run_out_ind_vs_aus.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[IND vs AUS | Virat Kohli plays with full energy and doesn’t want to lose, opines Darren Lehmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crediting Virat Kohli’s abilities, Darren Lehmann has professed that the Indian skipper plays with full energy and doesn’t want to lose when he takes the field. The former Australian coach also added that Kohli’s ability to push the boundaries of the game is a hallmark of a great player.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/nov/17/ind-vs-aus-virat-kohli-plays-with-full-energy-and-doesnt-want-to-lose-opines-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2020/nov/17/ind-vs-aus-virat-kohli-plays-with-full-energy-and-doesnt-want-to-lose-opines-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 04:48:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Virat_Kohli_vs_England_Century_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Perth ready to host Boxing Day Test should MCG be deemed unfit, states Optus Stadium chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike McKenna, chief of the new Perth Stadium, has stated that the association would do everything within its power to be ready to host the Boxing Day Test. The prospect of MCG hosting the Boxing Day Test has come under jeopardy after a shield game was abandoned due to the pitch being 'dangerous'.  ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/dec/08/perth-ready-to-host-boxing-day-test-should-mcg-be-deemed-unfit-states-optus-stadium-chief?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/dec/08/perth-ready-to-host-boxing-day-test-should-mcg-be-deemed-unfit-states-optus-stadium-chief?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 08 Dec 2019 12:57:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/mcg_ground_pitch_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Hundred | Darren Lehmann appoints Aaron Finch as captain of Northern Superchargers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian T20 and ODI captain Aaron Finch has been named as the captain of Northern Superchargers by coach Darren Lehmann. The right-handed explosive opener was the first pick of Lehmann from the draft of The Hundred and the experience of already having worked with him will help the team a lot.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/nov/06/the-hundred-darren-lehmann-appoints-aaron-finch-as-captain-of-northern-superchargers?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/nov/06/the-hundred-darren-lehmann-appoints-aaron-finch-as-captain-of-northern-superchargers?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 08:09:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Aaron_Finch_Australia_vs_Sri_Lanka_ICC_World_Cup_Twitter.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ICC World Cup | Darren Lehmann feels Steve Smith and David Warner will be stand out feature for Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann is confident that Steve Smith and David Warner will shine for Australia in the upcoming World Cup in England and Wales. Both Smith and Warner have returned to the squad after being banned for a year for their role in the sandpaper gate scandal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/may/14/icc-world-cup-darren-lehmann-feels-steve-smith-and-david-warner-will-be-stand-out-feature-for-australia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/may/14/icc-world-cup-darren-lehmann-feels-steve-smith-and-david-warner-will-be-stand-out-feature-for-australia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 14 May 2019 12:28:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/Steve_Smith_Australia_loss_BCCI.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I’d pick Aaron Finch every day of the week, asserts Darren Lehmann]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann came to the defence of under-fire batsman Aaron Finch by suggesting that he’d pick the Victorian any day of the week in his team. Finch, who is leading Australia in the series against India, has not registered a 50+ score in 21 innings for the national team.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/mar/07/id-pick-aaron-finch-every-day-of-the-week-asserts-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2019/mar/07/id-pick-aaron-finch-every-day-of-the-week-asserts-darren-lehmann?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 14:43:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/aaron_finch_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michael Slater criticises timing of Cameron Bancroft, Steven Smith interview]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Slater revealed his disappointment at the timing of the recent interviews of banned Australian duo - Steven Smith and Cameron Bancroft. Former Australia coach, Darren Lehmann, added to Slater's comments as he urged the ‘isolated’ David Warner to give his side of the story.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/27/michael-slater-criticises-timing-of-cameron-bancroft-steven-smith-interview?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/27/michael-slater-criticises-timing-of-cameron-bancroft-steven-smith-interview?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 06:06:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Cameron_Bancroft_Steve_Smith_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann : Neither Kohli nor Tim Paine crossed the line, it was good banter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann felt that neither Indian skipper Virat Kohli nor Australian captain Tim Paine crossed the line, hence the banter should not be blown out of proportion. After two matches the Border-Gavaskar Trophy sits evenly poised 1-1 with the third match scheduled to start from December 26th. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/21/darren-lehmann-neither-kohli-nor-tim-paine-crossed-the-line-it-was-good-banter?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/dec/21/darren-lehmann-neither-kohli-nor-tim-paine-crossed-the-line-it-was-good-banter?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 21 Dec 2018 04:46:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Lehman_Getty_123.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cricket Australia created a process that led to winning without repercussions, says review]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 145-page dossier, released on Monday by Ethics Centre's independent review of Cricket Australia, revealed that the governing body should accept its role in creating an unhealthy culture in the national setup. The review put forth 42 recommendations to be implemented by Cricket Australia.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/oct/29/cricket-australia-created-a-process-that-led-to-winning-without-repercussions-says-review?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/oct/29/cricket-australia-created-a-process-that-led-to-winning-without-repercussions-says-review?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 05:02:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Cameron_Bancroft_Steve_Smith_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann says he was in a bad place like everyone else after the ball-tampering scandal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann has stated that for some time he was in a bad place like everyone else and it took him few months to start on the recovery path. In one of the lowest phases for the Australian Cricket, three players were banned for being involved in a ball-tampering scandal. ]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/oct/17/darren-lehmann-says-he-was-in-a-bad-place-like-everyone-else-after-the-ball-tampering-scandal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/oct/17/darren-lehmann-says-he-was-in-a-bad-place-like-everyone-else-after-the-ball-tampering-scandal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 13:32:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Darren_Lehmann_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann believes that Aussie aggression is wrongly potrayed by Media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann has stated that the on-field behavior of the Australian cricketers is not as bad as it has been portrayed by the media. He also added that Justin Langer and Tim Paine are trying to rebuild the team completely due to the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/aug/02/darren-lehmann-believes-that-aussie-aggression-is-wrongly-potrayed-by-media?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/aug/02/darren-lehmann-believes-that-aussie-aggression-is-wrongly-potrayed-by-media?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 02 Aug 2018 11:21:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Darren_Lehmann_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Peter Handscomb opens up on allegations leveled against him during ball-tampering saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australian cricketer Peter Handscomb had cleared the air around his involvement in the ‘Sandpapergate’ incident that occurred earlier this year in Cape Town. Handscomb mocked the video footage where he is allegedly seen passing a message from coach Darren Lehmann to Cameron Bancroft on camera.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/jul/28/peter-handscomb-opens-up-on-allegations-leveled-against-him-during-ball-tampering-saga?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/jul/28/peter-handscomb-opens-up-on-allegations-leveled-against-him-during-ball-tampering-saga?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2018 09:56:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Handscomb_BCCI.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[James Sutherland resigns as Cricket Australia CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[James Sutherland, who served as the Chief Executive Officer for Cricket Australia since 2001, has resigned from the post, two months after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa. Sutherland has given 12 months’ notice and would continue in his position until a suitable replacement is found.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/jun/06/james-sutherland-resigns-as-cricket-australia-ceo?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/jun/06/james-sutherland-resigns-as-cricket-australia-ceo?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:41:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Cricket_australia_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann still worried about good young men Smith, Warner and Bancroft]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann, who stepped down from the position of Australia coach after the controversial SA tour, said that he is still worried about the banned trio and hopes they make a return to the national squad. He has also insisted that they are good people and have paid the price for what they did.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/may/07/darren-lehmann-still-worried-about-good-young-men-smith-warner-and-bancroft?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/may/07/darren-lehmann-still-worried-about-good-young-men-smith-warner-and-bancroft?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2018 04:27:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Lehman_Getty_123.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have learned a valuable lesson, says David Warner]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Warner, who was sacked by the Cricket Australia, said that he has learned a valuable lesson from the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa earlier in March. Along with David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were also banned by the Australian board in the sandpaper gate scandal.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/may/06/i-have-learned-a-valuable-lesson-says-david-warner?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/may/06/i-have-learned-a-valuable-lesson-says-david-warner?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 06 May 2018 07:57:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/David_Warner_Emotional_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Langer announces beating India in their own backyard as his ‘ultimate’ goal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia's new coach Justin Langer has a long list of assignments ahead of him but insists that beating India in India is his ‘ultimate’ goal. Langer was a part of the 2004 squad which had beaten India in India, which still remains the last time Australia got the better of India in India.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/may/03/australias-new-coach-justin-langer-announces-beating-india-in-their-own-backyard-as-his-ultimate-goal?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/may/03/australias-new-coach-justin-langer-announces-beating-india-in-their-own-backyard-as-his-ultimate-goal?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 03 May 2018 08:53:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/Justin_Langer_CA_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Justin Langer in line to replace Darren Lehmann as coach of the Australian cricket team]]></title><description><![CDATA[Justin Lee Langer has been rumored to be Cricket Australia’s replacement as coach of the Australian cricket team after the resignation of Darren Lehmann post the ‘Sandpapergate’ incident. Lehmann opted to step down from his role even though he was cleared of any wrongdoing in the incident.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/apr/19/justin-langer-in-line-to-replace-darren-lehmann-as-coach-of-the-australian-cricket-team?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/apr/19/justin-langer-in-line-to-replace-darren-lehmann-as-coach-of-the-australian-cricket-team?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Apr 2018 11:06:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Cricket_1/justin_langer_perth_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandpaper Gate | David Warner admits that he may not play for Australia again]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Warner has taken the full responsibility for the organized ball tampering incident and has also admitted that he may never play for Australia again in the future. However, the disgraced opener has also “unreservedly” apologized to the cricket fans world over for his shameful act.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/31/sandpaper-gate-david-warner-admits-that-he-may-not-play-for-australia-again?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/31/sandpaper-gate-david-warner-admits-that-he-may-not-play-for-australia-again?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 31 Mar 2018 04:59:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-y1/articles/Cricket_1/David_Warner_Emotional_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandpaper Gate | Darren Lehmann steps down from as Australian head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann has stated that he won't continue as the head coach of the Australian team in the aftermath of the ball-tampering saga that disturbed their cricket dynamics. Earlier, CA’s internal investigation didn’t find Lehmann’s involvement in the Sandpaper-gate scandal and gave him a clean chit.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/29/sandpaper-gate-darren-lehmann-steps-down-from-as-australian-head-coach?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/29/sandpaper-gate-darren-lehmann-steps-down-from-as-australian-head-coach?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/Lehman_Getty_123.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandpaper Gate | David Warner apologises for his involvement in ball-tampering saga]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Warner has expressed his disappointment over the recently happened ball-tampering incident and he asked his fans to forgive him for his involvement in the incident. The Australian cricketer has termed the saga as a stain on the game in his statement which he shared on Twitter.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/29/sandpaper-gate-david-warner-apologises-for-his-involvement-in-ball-tampering-saga?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/29/sandpaper-gate-david-warner-apologises-for-his-involvement-in-ball-tampering-saga?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2018 06:50:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240-gn/articles/Cricket_1/david_warner_fired%20up_1_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Lehmann was not a part of the ball tampering plan, insists James Sutherland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has defended under-fire Australian coach Darren Lehmann and insisted that he was not involved in the ball tampering plan. Though he didn’t want to reveal specific comments, Sutherland mentioned Lehmann was himself surprised when Australia tampered the ball.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/28/darren-lehmann-was-not-a-part-of-the-ball-tampering-plan-insists-james-sutherland?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/28/darren-lehmann-was-not-a-part-of-the-ball-tampering-plan-insists-james-sutherland?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 14:10:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Darren_Lehmann_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tim Paine to lead Australia as Steve Smith, David Warner, Cameron Bancroft sent back home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cricket Australia has decided to recall Steven Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft back home for their involvement in the ball tampering saga in the Newlands Test. While Tim Paine will lead the side for the fourth Test, Darren Lehmann has been asked to remain as the coach of the side.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/28/tim-paine-to-lead-australia-as-steve-smith-david-warner-cameron-bancroft-sent-back-to-home?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/28/tim-paine-to-lead-australia-as-steve-smith-david-warner-cameron-bancroft-sent-back-to-home?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Mar 2018 04:43:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/steve_smith_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports : Steve Smith, David Warner may face one-year ban by Cricket Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reportedly Steve Smith and David Warner will face a one-year ban from Cricket Australia for their involvement in the ball-tampering incident which occurred during the third Test against South Africa. The news has put the duo’s participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League in doubt.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/27/reports-steve-smith-david-warner-may-face-one-year-ban-by-cricket-australia?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/27/reports-steve-smith-david-warner-may-face-one-year-ban-by-cricket-australia?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 06:57:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/steve_smith_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports : Darren Lehmann to step down from Australia coach role following Sandpaper Gate]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been widely reported that Australian coach Darren Lehmann might step down from his role today following the ball tampering incident that rocked Australian cricket last week. This comes after former Australian cricketers claimed that Lehmann was equally guilty in the shameful incident.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/27/reports-darren-lehmann-to-step-down-from-australia-coach-role-following-sandpaper-gate?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/27/reports-darren-lehmann-to-step-down-from-australia-coach-role-following-sandpaper-gate?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:41:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/Darren_Lehmann_getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former South Africa and Australian players engage in Twitter war over David Warner incident]]></title><description><![CDATA[After Australia coach Darren Lehmann expressed his disappointment over the David Warner incident, which saw a fan sledging him on his way back, Mark Boucher took a jibe at him. The former wicket-keeper has suggested Lehmann look at his own country now, which Boucher believes, have mastered that art.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/24/former-south-africa-and-australian-players-engage-in-verbal-war-over-david-warner-incident?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/24/former-south-africa-and-australian-players-engage-in-verbal-war-over-david-warner-incident?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Mar 2018 09:46:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/David_Warner_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ian Chappell feels Smith, Lehman culpable in Warner-de Kock episode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Australian captain Ian Chappell feels that David Warner is being allowed to do what he does by higher authorities. He felt that a suspension would be appropriate for the Australian opening batsman and reiterated that there need to be stricter rules and there is no need for abuse.]]></description><link>https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/07/ian-chappell-feels-smith-lehman-culpable-in-warner-de-kock-episode?utm_medium=rss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/articles/2018/mar/07/ian-chappell-feels-smith-lehman-culpable-in-warner-de-kock-episode?utm_medium=rss</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[SportsCafe Desk]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2018 12:11:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://sportscafe.in/img/es3-cfill-w480-h240/articles/cricket/David_Warner_Getty.jpg" length="0" type="image/jpg"/></item></channel></rss>