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Bancroft dismisses rumours of a rift with Warner

Bancroft had earlier attributed the ball-tampering scandal to Warner's idea

Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft has rubbished murmurs of a rift between him and teammate David Warner. The 26-year-old insists that the suspended trio of himself, Warner and Steve Smith have all stuck together since last year's ball-tampering episode in Cape Town.

"Yeah, I've spoken to Dave (Warner). I think all of us, including Dave, have been really challenged through this period of time. I know that all three of us have really stuck by each other and looked after each other well", Bancroft told ABC.

The right-hander added, "I guess moving forward there will be great lessons for all of us, including Dave. That's something we've all shared with each other and something I've certainly shared with Dave when we've communicated throughout this entire journey."

During December last year, Bancroft stoked a fire by claiming that he had tampered with the ball on the instruction of Warner.