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Australia prepares for first Test tour of South Africa since sandpapergate

BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:24 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Australia prepares for first Test tour of South Africa since sandpapergate
Summary

Australia is set to begin their first Test tour of South Africa since the 2018 sandpapergate scandal on October 9. In light of this significant event, Test Match Special is asking fans to rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history. Among the scandals highlighted are Bodyline from the 1932-33 series and the D'Oliveira Affair in 1968, both of which had lasting impacts on the sport and its international relations. The results of the rankings will be announced on the TMS podcast.

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  • •Australia's Test series in South Africa starts on October 9.
  • •Test Match Special is polling fans on cricket's biggest scandals.
  • •Bodyline and D'Oliveira Affair are among the scandals listed.
  • •Results of the poll will be revealed on the TMS podcast.
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  • 10:48 AMBBC Sport — Rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history
  • 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket history
What they're saying
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As memories of sandpapergate are rekindled by Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa, rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket's history.

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As memories of sandpapergate are rekindled by Australia's upcoming tour of South Africa, rank the biggest scandals in Test cricket's history.

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