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SuperSport trolls Australia with Sandpapergate jibe ahead of Test series

SuperSport’s promotional post for the upcoming Australia vs. South Africa Test series has sparked online speculation, referencing the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal without direct mention.

The broadcaster’s camera emoji teaser—paired with a promise of ‘sharp’ coverage—hints at the 2018 incident at Newlands, where SuperSport’s extensive camera setup (30+ deployed, 18 manned) captured Cameron Bancroft using sandpaper on the ball. The footage triggered an investigation, leading to bans for Bancroft, Steve Smith, and David Warner.

This series marks Australia’s first Test return to Newlands since the scandal, with key figures like Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon still in the squad, while Smith now serves as Pat Cummins’ vice-captain. South Africa, reigning World Test Champions, open the three-match series at Kingsmead on October 9, with the finale at Newlands on October 27.

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