Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland is set to fly out to South Africa as investigations into the ball-tampering scandal continue.

Steve Smith‘s future as Australia‘s Test captain is in doubt after he admitted the team’s “leadership group” intentionally planned to manipulate the ball during the third Test against the Proteas.

Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera appearing to tamper with the ball and now Sutherland intends to discover exactly what happened “as a matter of urgency”.

Sutherland said: “Iain Roy and Pat Howard arrive in Cape Town this morning local time, and Iain will immediately conduct his inquiries around the specifics of the ball-tampering incident.

“I am travelling to Johannesburg this evening and will arrive Tuesday morning local time to meet Iain to understand the findings of the investigation to that point, and to determine recommended outcomes.

“We know Australians want answers and we will keep you updated on our findings and next steps, as a matter of urgency.”