BBC Sport reveals Test cricket's top scandals as Australia visits South Africa

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Last updated Oct 7, 2026

BBC Sport reveals Test cricket's top scandals as Australia visits South Africa
Summary

BBC Sport has unveiled the results of a survey asking readers to identify the biggest scandals in Test cricket history. The findings were discussed on the TMS podcast, hosted by Jonathan Agnew, featuring contributions from Steven Finn and Andy Zaltzman. Notable incidents include the 2006 forfeited Test between Pakistan and England due to ball-tampering accusations and the 1987 incident involving Mike Gatting and umpire Shakoor Rana. The revelations come ahead of Australia's first Test match in South Africa since the 'sandpapergate' scandal eight years ago, igniting discussions about the lasting impact of these controversies.

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  • •TMS asked readers to vote on Test cricket's biggest scandals.
  • •The result discussion included ten infamous incidents.
  • •Australia is set to play their first Test in South Africa since 2018.
  • •Notable scandals include forfeited Tests and umpire controversies.
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See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.

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See what BBC Sport readers voted as Test cricket's biggest scandals, together with contributions from the TMS team.

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