Bancro nearing return to action

– Western Australia will be quick to welcome former Test batsman Cameron Bancroft back to the fold once his ball-tampering ban expires in December, the state team’s coach Adam Voges has said.

Opener Bancroft was banned for nine months for his part in the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, which also led to 12-month suspensions for former Australia captain Steve Smith and vice-captain David Warner.

While Bancroft’s ban expires on December 29, Voges said he expected the 25-year-old to slot into the Perth Scorchers’ line-up on the following day for their clash against the Hobart Hurricanes. – Reuters