‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie
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Former Australian bowling coach David Saker is alleged to have told Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft not to disclose the use of sandpaper during the 2018 South Africa tour. The report revisits the ball-tampering scandal and the team's efforts to make the ball swing.
Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.