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South Africa and Australia renew cricket rivalry beyond Sandpapergate
Original: South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
South Africa are hosting Australia in a cricket series that carries heavy historical baggage. The fixture revives memories of the 2018 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal in Cape Town, which led to bans for Australia's then-captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft. Coverage notes the two sides have plenty of competitive history beyond that incident, with the rivalry between the cricketing nations remaining one of the sport's most charged matchups.
Why now: The two teams are currently playing a series that naturally revives memories of their infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
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