Steve Smith recalls trauma from 2018 ball-tampering scandal

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Australian cricketer Steve Smith has revealed that he remains traumatized by the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, often experiencing flashbacks triggered by camera flashes. He described the period following the incident as a time when he felt “thrown to the wolves,” specifically citing the lack of support while navigating Johannesburg airport and the emotional distress of a televised press conference in Sydney.

The scandal, known as “Sandpapergate,” occurred during a Test match against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. It resulted in Smith and David Warner receiving 12-month bans and Smith being stripped of the Australian captaincy. Cameron Bancroft also received a nine-month suspension.

Despite the psychological impact of the event, Smith is preparing to return to South Africa for a Test series beginning October 9 in Durban. He has since rebuilt his career, accumulating 10,920 Test runs at an average of 56.

Entities

Cameron Bancroft · Cricket Australia · David Warner · South Africa · Steve Smith

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month ban for his role in the scandal. www.europesays.com · www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Australia is scheduled to play a Test series in South Africa starting October 9 in Durban. www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The 2018 ball-tampering scandal occurred during a Test match against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. www.europesays.com · www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Smith has scored 10,920 Test runs with an average of 56. www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Smith experiences flashbacks triggered by camera flashes due to the 2018 scandal. www.europesays.com · www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Steve Smith described the aftermath of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as a traumatic experience. www.europesays.com · www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Steve Smith and David Warner received 12-month bans following the incident. www.europesays.com · www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Steve Smith was stripped of the Australian captaincy as a result of the scandal. www.europesays.com · www.sacricketmag.com · www.thesouthafrican.com

Sources

Steve Smith recalls traumatic ball-tampering scandal: Felt thrown to the wolves [www.europesays.com]

about 9 hours ago

Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as he prepares for South Africa Tests [arynews.tv]

about 7 hours ago

Smith reveals lasting pain from Sandpapergate [www.sacricketmag.com]

about 9 hours ago

Steve Smith Still Traumatised And Haunted By 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal Flashbacks [www.world-today-news.com]

about 5 hours ago

Steve Smith Has Camera 'Trauma' After Sandpaper Gate: 'I Was Thrown To The Wolves' [www.news18.com]

about 5 hours ago

Steve Smith still haunted by 'Sandpapergate' as he prepares for Proteas Tests [www.thesouthafrican.com]

about 8 hours ago