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Sutherland says he will stay on

J ames Sutherland has said that he will not step down as Cricket Australia's chief executive in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal that has already resulted in bans for Steven Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft and the resignation of the coach Darren Lehmann. "I'm absolutely committed to my job, my employment and tenure is a matter for the board of Cricket Australia but I'm not resigning, in fact what has happened over the last few days has only strengthened my resolve to ensure that Australian cricket and the Australian cricket team gets back on track, and back in a place where it has not only the full respect but the pride of the Australian community," Sutherland said in Johannesburg shortly after Lehmann had made his announcement. "It's been a difficult week, but most difficult for those three players who have returned to Australia. They are obviously in a very difficult and sad place, and between CA and the ACA, we will offer all of tho...

Williamson announced Sunrisers captain

New Zealand captain  Kane Williamson  took charge of Sunrisers Hyderabad a day after David Warner  was banned  from playing IPL 2018 in the wake of the ball-tampering scandal troubling Australian cricket. In accepting the role, Williamson made a point to mention he was "standing in as captain for this season."

Ajinkya Rahane to lead RR

Steve Smith has stepped down as the captain after the ball tampering incident in the test match against South Africa. The team will play their first game against SRH on April 9. Steve smith has been suspended for 1 year and cant captain Austraila for the next 2 years.