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Cameron Bancroft is an Australian wicketkeeper batter best known for his role in the 2018 ball tampering scandal in Cape Town, and for building one of the most consistent domestic run scoring records in the country since. He has played 10 Tests and 1 T20I for Australia, scoring 446 and 0 runs respectively, and has never played an ODI. Away from the international game he has been a genuine domestic machine, scoring 12,974 First Class runs at 38.27 for Western Australia and English county sides, and 4,168 List A runs at 41.68. He now plays his BBL cricket for Sydney Thunder after almost a decade at Perth Scorchers.
If you just wanted the short version: he is 33 years old, stands 182 cm tall, bats right handed, bowls occasional right arm medium pace, and has not played a Test for Australia since August 2019 despite years of outstanding Sheffield Shield form. Everything else, including the full story of the sandpaper scandal, his complete stat tables, and his standalone BBL numbers, is below.
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Cameron Bancroft: Biography at a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Cameron Timothy Bancroft (Cameron Bancroft) |
| Born | 19 November 1992, Attadale, Western Australia |
| Age | 33 |
| Nickname | Bangers |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in), confirmed by ESPNcricinfo and Wikipedia |
| Weight | Not officially confirmed |
| Batting Style | Right handed |
| Bowling Style | Occasional right arm medium pace |
| Playing Role | Wicketkeeper batter |
| Test Caps | 10, debut 23 November 2017 vs England, last Test 14 August 2019 vs England |
| ODI Caps | None, has never played an ODI for Australia |
| T20I Caps | 1, debut 31 January 2016 vs India |
According to Cameron Bancroft’s official Cricinfo profile, he is a right handed wicketkeeper batter who bowls occasional right arm medium pace, and his Wikipedia record confirms he has never appeared in an Australian ODI squad.
Teams Cameron Bancroft Has Played For
| Team | Format | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Western Australia | First Class / List A | 2011/12 to present |
| Perth Scorchers | Big Bash League | 2014/15 to 2022/23 |
| Gloucestershire | English County Cricket | 2016 to 2017, 2024 to present |
| Durham | English County Cricket | 2019 to 2021 |
| Somerset | English County Cricket | 2023 |
| Sydney Thunder | Big Bash League | 2023/24 to present |
| Australia Under 19 | Youth international | 2011 to 2012 |
He also represented Australia at the 2012 Under 19 Cricket World Cup, finishing as the side’s second highest run scorer behind captain William Bosisto.
How Did Cameron Bancroft’s Career Start?
Bancroft came through Western Australia’s age group system, playing Under 17, Under 19, and Under 23 cricket for the state before earning Australia Under 19 honours. He scored 3 centuries at an average of 50.90 for the Australian Under 19 side and played at the 2012 Under 19 World Cup, where he was the second highest run scorer for Australia.
He made his List A debut for Western Australia against Tasmania on 16 October 2011, and his first class debut followed a week later. His breakthrough season came in 2013-14, when he played 11 matches as an opening batter as Western Australia reached the Sheffield Shield final. From there he became one of the most reliable run scorers in Australian domestic cricket, which eventually earned him a Test call up ahead of the 2017-18 Ashes series.
He made his Test debut against England at the Gabba in November 2017 and immediately showed his temperament, batting through to an unbeaten 82 in the second innings. That composure under pressure made him a fixture in the Australian top order heading into the tour of South Africa that followed a few months later.
What Happened in the 2018 Sandpaper Scandal?
This is the single most searched topic connected to Cameron Bancroft’s name, so here is what actually happened. During the third Test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town on 24 March 2018, television cameras caught Bancroft rubbing a small yellow object against the ball, then hiding it down the front of his trousers when he realised he had been spotted.
He initially told the umpires he had used a piece of sticky tape with dirt on it, but a Cricket Australia investigation soon identified the object as sandpaper. Bancroft later admitted at a press conference, alongside captain Steve Smith, that the plan had been discussed by the team’s leadership group during the lunch break, and that vice captain David Warner had shown him how to use the sandpaper on the ball.
Cricket Australia banned Bancroft for 9 months from domestic and international cricket, while Smith and Warner both received 12 month bans and were stripped of their leadership roles. Head coach Darren Lehmann resigned in the aftermath. In 2021, Bancroft reopened the story when he told The Guardian it was “self explanatory” that Australia’s bowlers were also aware of the ball tampering plan at the time, prompting Cricket Australia to say it remained open to any new information, though the original findings were never overturned.
What Is Cameron Bancroft’s Full International Record for Australia?
Cameron Bancroft’s international career has been almost entirely built around Test cricket, and it remains unusually short for a player with his level of domestic output.
- Tests: 10 matches, 446 runs at 26.23, 3 half centuries, best score 82*
- T20Is: 1 match, did not get a chance to bat, part of a single appearance against India in 2016
- ODIs: He has never played an ODI for Australia
He returned from his ball tampering suspension in time to be picked for the 2019 Ashes tour of England, opening the batting alongside David Warner in the first two Tests of that series. His last Test appearance came on 14 August 2019, and he has not played international cricket since.
Why Hasn’t Cameron Bancroft Played Test Cricket Since 2019?
This is the other big question fans search for, and the honest answer is that it is not for a lack of runs. Bancroft has continued to be one of the most productive batters in Australian domestic cricket for years after his last Test appearance, yet the recall has never come.
His clearest opportunity arrived during the 2022-23 Sheffield Shield season, an outstanding campaign that happened to coincide with David Warner’s retirement from Test cricket. Many expected Bancroft to be the natural successor at the top of the order, given his opening experience and years of Shield runs, but the selectors went in a different direction, first trialling Steve Smith as a makeshift opener before Sam Konstas eventually took the role. Bancroft has continued to score heavily for Western Australia and Gloucestershire since, but as of the 2026 season he remains on the outside of Australia’s Test plans.
Cameron Bancroft’s Domestic Success: The WA Three-Peat
Away from the international spotlight, Bancroft has been central to one of the most successful eras in Western Australian domestic cricket. He was part of 5 of the state’s 6 domestic titles during its run of dominance between 2021-22 and 2023-24, missing only one Sheffield Shield final after suffering a concussion in a bike accident. Alongside his batting, he has increasingly taken on wicketkeeping duties in white ball cricket, adding another string to his game as he has moved into his thirties.
How Tall Is Cameron Bancroft? Height and Weight
Cameron Bancroft’s height is confirmed at 182 cm, or 6 feet, by ESPNcricinfo and Wikipedia. His weight has not been officially published by a credible cricket source, so treat any specific figure you see elsewhere online with caution. If a verified number is ever released, this section will be updated.
Cameron Bancroft International Career Records
Test Batting
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 18 | 446 | 82* | 26.23 | 42.80 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 |
Test Bowling
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
Bancroft has never bowled a delivery in Test cricket.
T20I Batting
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0* | — | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
T20I Bowling
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
Cameron Bancroft Domestic and Franchise Career Records
First Class (FC) Batting
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | 358 | 12,974 | 228* | 38.27 | 43.46 | 33 | 54 | 313 | 1 |
First Class (FC) Bowling
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 66 | 77 | 2 | 1/10 | 38.50 | 7.00 |
List A (Domestic 50 Over) Batting
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 118 | 4,168 | 176 | 41.68 | 82.27 | 6 | 27 | 95 | 2 |
List A Bowling
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
T20s (Leagues and Overall Career) Batting
| Matches | Innings | Runs | HS | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | Catches | Stumpings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | 132 | 3,271 | 95* | 29.73 | 122.73 | 0 | 21 | 60 | 7 |
T20s Bowling
| Innings | Balls | Runs | Wickets | Best Bowling | Average | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 0 | — | — | — |
This T20 table combines every league Cameron Bancroft has played, including the BBL, English T20 Blast cricket for Gloucestershire, Durham, and Somerset, and any other short form appearances.
Cameron Bancroft BBL Stats: Full Big Bash League Breakdown
Since fans specifically search for his Big Bash numbers on their own, here is the standalone BBL record, combining his near decade at Perth Scorchers with his current run at Sydney Thunder.
BBL Batting
| Matches | Innings | Not Outs | Runs | Highest Score | Average | Strike Rate | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 81 | 16 | 2,031 | 95 | 31.25 | 121.62 | 0 | 15 | 150 | 49 |
BBL Bowling
Bancroft has no wickets on record in BBL cricket and is not used as a bowling option in the format.
BBL Career Journey
Bancroft signed with Perth Scorchers for the 2014-15 BBL season and stayed with the club for almost a decade, becoming one of its most dependable top order batters. He moved to Sydney Thunder for the 2023-24 season and has continued in strong form there, including a highest score of 95, agonisingly close to a maiden BBL century. During a match against his old club Perth Scorchers, he suffered a broken shoulder and nose in an on field collision while attempting a catch, a reminder of how much of his value now comes from his work behind the stumps as well as with the bat.
Records and Career Highlights
- Second highest run scorer for Australia at the 2012 Under 19 Cricket World Cup
- Unbeaten 82 on Test debut at the Gabba against England in November 2017
- Central figure in the 2018 Cape Town ball tampering scandal, banned for 9 months by Cricket Australia
- Recalled for the 2019 Ashes, opening alongside David Warner in the first two Tests
- 12,974 First Class runs at an average of 38.27, including 33 centuries
- Part of 5 of Western Australia’s 6 domestic titles during the state’s dominant run between 2021-22 and 2023-24
- Widely tipped as David Warner’s Test successor following an outstanding 2022-23 Sheffield Shield season, though the role went elsewhere
- Highest BBL score of 95, still searching for a maiden century in the format
FAQs
Has Cameron Bancroft played international cricket for Australia?
Yes, but only in a limited way. He has played 10 Tests and 1 T20I for Australia, and has never played an ODI, with his last Test appearance coming in August 2019.
What is Cameron Bancroft’s BBL record?
Across 97 matches for Perth Scorchers and Sydney Thunder combined, he has scored 2,031 runs at an average of 31.25 and a strike rate of 121.62, with a highest score of 95 and 15 half centuries.
How old is Cameron Bancroft?
He was born on 19 November 1992, making him 33 years old as of the 2026 season.
What is Cameron Bancroft’s height and weight?
He is 182 cm (6 feet) tall, confirmed by ESPNcricinfo and Wikipedia. His weight has not been officially published by a credible source.
What happened in the Cameron Bancroft sandpaper scandal?
He was caught on camera trying to rough up the ball with sandpaper during a Test against South Africa in Cape Town in March 2018, later admitting the plan came from the team’s leadership group. He received a 9 month ban from Cricket Australia, while teammates Steve Smith and David Warner each received 12 month bans.
Why hasn’t Cameron Bancroft played Test cricket since 2019?
He has continued to score heavily in domestic cricket, including a standout 2022-23 Sheffield Shield season around the time David Warner retired, but selectors have chosen other options for the Test opening role since, including Steve Smith as a makeshift opener and later Sam Konstas.
Which BBL teams has Cameron Bancroft played for?
He played for Perth Scorchers from 2014-15 to 2022-23, and has played for Sydney Thunder since the 2023-24 season.
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