#1 Sandpaper Gate

In the latest controversy, Australian opener Cameron Bancroft was seen rubbing a yellow object over the ball and his act was caught in the camera.
Although the umpires played it down after having a chat with Smith and Bancroft, in a press conference at the end of the third day's play, the Australian captain and Bancroft went on to accept that the act was deliberate on their part.
The revelation has come as a shocker for Australia. The series against South Africa has already had its fair share of controversies and the things are only getting worse.
Ball tampering is a big crime in cricket and Steve Smith faces some serious repercussions. Over the period, Smith's desperation to win games has gone overboard and given way to some embarrassing incidents.
In the wake of the latest controversy, Australian cricket faces its darkest hour.
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