Bancroft was the highest run scorer in Sheffield Shield and even this season, he currently leads the chart with 512 runs. After the 2018 sandpaper scandal, Bancroft has featured in two Test matches against England in 2019.
Mark Taylor feels that Cricket Australia will not go away with it which makes the case worse for Smith at the moment to regain the captaincy.
The ball-tampering fiasco in South Africa had led to a review of Australia's win-at-all-cost team culture, besides the ban on the three players.
Chappell went on to say that Cummins should not be perturbed by Bancroft's recent comments as he is the unanimous choice for the captaincy role.
Former Aussie Captain has his word of say about the Sandpaper Gate scandal which eventually rocked the entire cricket fraternity.
Bancroft has revealed that the Australian bowlers knew about the plot and what was happening.
Smith was banned from the captaincy role for two years after the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.
The ban being lifted, it's highly unlikely the 30-year-old will return as Australia captain anytime soon.
Ponting believes all well-rounded teams needed senior figures around them who have the ability to 'say no' when questions of character, ethics are raised.
Australia have dropped Cameron Bancroft from their 13-man squad their upcoming Tests against New Zealand.