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Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland told a Melbourne press conference that he is "extremely disappointed and shocked" at events on day three of the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Michael Clarke kept open the possibility he could return as Australia captain on Sunday, after a massive ball-tampering scandal in the third Test against South Africa plagued his successor Steve Smith.

Steve Smith could well be considering his future as Australia captain in the wake of the ball-tampering row in Cape Town despite insisting he won't resign, says Mike Atherton.

The ball-tampering scandal involving Australia has utterly dominated headlines over the last 24 hours.

Australia's cricketers endured further humiliation in South Africa after being bowled out for 107 and losing the third Test in Cape Town by 322 runs, a day on from admitting to ball tampering.

Australia's stand-in captain Tim Paine has apologised for the ball-tampering incident and described the fall-out as "a horrible 24 hours".

Australia's Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft received a hostile reception from South African supporters, following their admission they tried to tamper with the ball during the third Test.

Danni Wyatt scored a remarkable hundred to marshal a record chase of 199 for England Women in a seven-wicket win over India in their T20 tri-series in Mumbai.

England pace bowler Stuart Broad has suggested the Australians have double standards as the ball-tampering scandal erupted in South Africa amid continuing tension there over verbal abuse involving players and spectators.

Devon Malcolm says action must be taken against Steve Smith in the wake of the ball tampering scandal but has stopped short of calling for the Australia captain to serve a lengthy ban.

England's hopes of holding on for a draw in the first Test against New Zealand were dented as captain Joe Root gloved the final ball of the day behind off Trent Boult.

Australia Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull led the condemnations of the nation’s cricket team after they were caught cheating against South Africa.

Trent Boult dismissed Joe Root with what proved to be the final ball of the day as New Zealand closed in on victory over England in the first Test.

Scorecard from the final of the ICC World Cup Qualifier between the West Indies and Afghanistan. Watch on Sky Sports Mix.

By cheating Australia have shown a total disregard for the game and the ethics of the game yet again.

Australia's admission to cheating in the third Test against South Africa reflects badly on the game of cricket as a whole, says England's Alastair Cook.