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South Africa players celebrate as Australia's Alex Carey, right, walks off the field after losing his wicket on day two of the World Test Championship final between South Africa and Australia at Lord's cricket ground in London, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Australia to return to South Africa for Test series eight years after ball-tampering 'sandpapergate' scandal

February 23, 2026 5:48 pm

The infamous series in 2018 was when the Australian team was caught cheating during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

Watch: Steve Smith's slip catch of Klaasen overturned by third umpire on day 5 of Sydney Test

January 09, 2023 10:39 am

The decision sent upstairs for a review suggested that Smith may have not completed the take cleanly.

Watch: Does Labuschagne wish to smoke on field?! Why does he signal for a lighter to be brought out?

January 04, 2023 12:36 pm

For some running repairs on his helmet, as it turned out. There was some issue with the lining, presumably, and he actually lit up the lighter and scorched the lining.

Australia captain Pat Cummins hails 'gutsy' efforts from wounded team mates

December 29, 2022 2:20 pm

All-rounder Green retired hurt after his index finger was broken by an Anrich Nortje delivery but returned to the crease on day three to score an unbeaten 51, adding to his five-wicket haul earlier.

Australia's Cameron Green ruled out of Sydney test with broken finger

December 28, 2022 4:49 pm

After finishing the Melbourne test, Green will have a period of rest ahead of the tour of India in early February, the team said.

Steve Smith wants his old baggy green, says new one makes him look like a 'train driver'

December 27, 2022 4:14 pm

Smith’s tattered baggy green has caused quite an uproar on social media. Many fans have called it a sign of “disrespect for a national icon.” However, the right-handed batter has revealed the real reason behind him wearing a ragged Baggy Green cap. He has blamed on the rats in the Galle change room.