The critical reasoning question is based on a short argument, a set of statements, or a plan of action. For each question, select the best answer of the choices given and explain why the chosen answer is the right fit.
Recently, the Australian cricket team in a major scandal admitted to ball tampering to enable reverse swing whilst bowling. It led to year-long bans for the captain and the vice-captain and a nine month ban for the actual perpetrator.
Which of the following could be the most probable cause for such a reputed team resorting to such underhand tactics?
1. The team does not get adequate remuneration for their efforts on the field.
2. All the other teams had also resorted to such actions.
3. In today's times, sports have become very competitive, the only goal is to win and they did not think that they would get caught.
4. To them, it was not a big deal.