‘Squashed it as fast as they could’: David Warner calls for India ball-tampering probe

  • Retired opener wants Cricket Australia to explain investigation
  • Umpire claimed ‘scratch’ on ball in tour match against Australia A

David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of sweeping the India A ball-tampering accusation under the carpet, suggesting officials had quickly “squashed” the issue before the Test summer.

Warner officially declared closure on his own ball-tampering scandal on Wednesday, after being announced as the Sydney Thunder’s new BBL captain. The 38-year-old’s appointment comes just a fortnight after his lifetime leadership ban was lifted, removing the last remaining sanction from Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering saga.

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Floyd’s 23 lead North Texas over Evansville 80-63

Jasper Floyd had 23 points in North Texas' 80-63 season-opening victory against Evansville on Tuesday night. Floyd also had five assists for the Mean Green. Johnathan Massie added 18 points while shooting 6 for 11 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5 of 6 from the free-throw line while he also had eight rebounds.

Texas Tech kicks off 100th year of play dousing Bethune-Cookman 94-61

Kerwin Walton scored 21 points and JT Toppin scored 19 and Texas Tech all but wrapped it up at halftime beating Bethune-Cookman 94-61 on Tuesday night in a season opener for both teams. Chance McMillian and Darrion Williams each scored 17 points and Kevin Overton 10. The Red Raiders shot 36 of 63 (57%) including 16 of 30 (53%) from 3-point range.