IndiaFaf du Plessis, former South Africa cricket captain, has revisited the 'Sandpaper Gate' controversy involving the Australian cricket team in 2018. During the Cape Town Test against South Africa, Cameron Bancroft was caught using sandpaper to alter the ball, leading to a major scandal. Steve Smith and David Warner were also penalized, losing their leadership roles and receiving suspensions. Du Plessis expressed sympathy for Bancroft, believing he faced undue scrutiny. He criticized how Australia handled the situation, suggesting that external pressures, including political involvement, exacerbated the issue. Du Plessis argued that the Australian team's response amplified the controversy unnecessarily.
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