we see as a criminal activity today thomas v gold as always we appreciate your insights thanks for coming in you re welcome. for the cheating scandal engulfing australian cricket continues three players have now been handed a lengthy bans by their own country s governing body among them is steve smith a true modern icon of the game in australia in a sport that considers itself the very essence of fair play and the country where top athletes become national heroes this is scandal threatens to ruin careers and to destroy the reputation. steve smith heading home in disgrace the former australian cricket captain has been suspended from playing for australia for a year. the same goes for vice captain david warner and their worries down ten they re both players with due to play in the lucrative indian premier league this