How a virulent series gave rise to Sandpapergate

ABC Australia News - Oct 7, 2026

In 2018, Sandpapergate rocked Australian cricket to its very core. Here's how a febrile atmosphere colluded with a team persistently testing the limits of acceptability to change the game.

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