The Sandpaper series was radioactive from the start. Then a USB stick was delivered to my room

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 5, 2026

Australia are returning to South Africa for a Test series for the first time since the ball-tampering affair. Covering the last one in 2018 was an assignment like no other.

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