Steve Smith says 2018 Sandpapergate scandal still affects him ahead of South Africa Tests
All outlets reported that Steve Smith expressed being haunted by the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal as he prepares for the Test series in South Africa. The framing and wording were largely uniform, with most using the phrase “still haunted by 'Sandpapergate'” or similar, and noting his reported trauma and determination to face the series. The Express Tribune added “— Australian batter says” in its headline, while the others used variations of “Steve Smith says” or “reveals.” Minute Mirror’s excerpt was slightly shorter and used “reveals he still experiences flashbacks,” but otherwise the emphasis was consistent across the coverage.
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Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as he prepares for South Africa Tests
SYDNEY: Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the infamous “Sandpapergate” ball-tampering scandal in 2018, but the former Australia skipper is undaunted about returning to South Africa for his first Test series since. The prolific batsman was sent home in disgrace, banned for a year and sacked as captain after conspiring to alter the ball using sandpaper during the third Test in Cape Town...
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Smith still haunted by ‘Sandpapergate’ as he prepares for South Africa Tests
Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the infamous "Sandpapergate" ball-tampering scandal in 2018, but the former Australia skipper is undaunted about returning to South Africa for his first Test series since.
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Steve Smith haunted by Sandpapergate ahead of South Africa return
Steve Smith reveals he still experiences flashbacks from the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal as Australia prepares for its Test series in South...
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Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as he prepares for South Africa Tests
Same wire copy as ARY News (English), word for word.
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Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as Australia returns to South Africa
Steve Smith says he is still traumatised by the infamous “Sandpapergate” ball-tampering scandal in 2018, but the former Australia skipper is undaunted about returning to South Africa for his first Test series since. The prolific batsman was sent home in disgrace, banned for a year and sacked as captain after conspiring to alter the ball using sandpaper during the third Test in Cape Town eight y...
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Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate'
Australian batter says 2018 ball-tampering scandal still haunts him ahead of South Africa Tests
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