Australia returns to South Africa for Test series after Sandpapergate

Australia begins a Test series in South Africa, marking its first visit since the Sandpapergate scandal in 2018. The series follows a history of controversies surrounding the tampering incident during the third Test at Newlands, where Cameron Bancroft was caught altering the ball's condition. The Australian team had been banned for their roles, with Steve Smith and David Warner receiving one-year suspensions. Since then, Australia has made two limited-overs visits to South Africa but this marks their return to Test cricket. The tour, significant for its historical context, brings renewed attention to the events of Newlands.

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