'Our cameras will be sharp': Broadcaster takes a dig at Australia over Sandpapergate
South African broadcaster SuperSport has released a promotional video referencing the 2018 'Sandpapergate' ball-tampering scandal ahead of the upcoming Test series against Australia. The promo highlights the broadcaster's camera capabilities, serving as a pointed reminder of the incident that led to significant sanctions for Australian players.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the enduring tension and historical baggage between the two cricketing nations, which continues to influence sports media narratives.
South African sports broadcaster SuperSport has taken a dig at Australia ahead of their first Test series in South Africa since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, also known as Sandpapergate. Australia will face South Africa in a three-match series, with the opening Test scheduled at Kingsmead in Durban on Friday, October 9, at 1 pm IST.SuperSport posted a promo on X ahead of the three-Test series, saying its cameras “will be sharp”. The post included a camera emoji, bringing back memories of the incident at Newlands in Cape Town in 2018.SuperSport's cameras caught Bancroft in 2018SuperSport's reference goes back to March 24, 2018, when its cameras caught Australian batter Cameron Bancroft working on the ball with a small yellow object during a Test against South Africa at Newlands.The footage showed Bancroft using the object on the ball before putting it down his trousers.
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