sandpaper-gate scandal

Australia's Test team to play in South Africa for first time since 'Sandpaper-gate'

Australia's Test team will return to Cape Town for the first time since the 2018 'Sandpaper-gate' ball-tampering scandal when they meet South Africa in the final fixture of a three-match series from October 27.
24 February 2026, 13:24 PM

Six years on from 'Sandpaper-gate', Warner back as captain

Warner's life ban from leadership roles in Australian cricket due to his role in 'Sandpaper-gate' was lifted last month by Cricket Australia (CA).
6 November 2024, 02:41 AM

Warner says ball-tampering scandal will never go away

The divisive 37-year-old is looking to go out on a high with victory at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States, where Australia are into the Super Eight stage.
18 June 2024, 17:51 PM

Paine accuses South Africa of ball-tampering

Tim Paine has accused South Africa of blatant ball-tampering just days after Australian cricket was rocked by the sandpaper-gate scandal in 2018, alleging it was covered up by the match broadcaster.
25 October 2022, 03:46 AM