A ball tampering scandal that occurred in March led Asics severing ties with the Australian national cricket team. Asics had sponsorships in place with two of the players involved, vice-captain David Warner and batsman Cameron Bancroft. Asics said it was tearing the deals up. Reuters quoted the brand as saying that the players' actions were “contrary to the values the company stands for.” Three team members, including its captain, Steve Smith, were found to be or to have knowledge of tampering with the ball during a Test Series in South Africa.

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