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The 2018 sandpaper scandal involved three Australian cricketers—Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft—during a Test match against South Africa in Cape Town. It was discovered that the team had used sandpaper to illegally alter the ball’s condition to aid bowling. An investigation revealed a premeditated plan, leading to lengthy suspensions for Smith and Warner (12 months) and Bancroft (9 months), alongside significant fines. The incident caused widespread controversy, damaged Australian cricket’s reputation, and resulted in structural changes within the team’s leadership and culture regarding the “Line” between competitive aggression and cheating.
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