Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published • loading... • Updated

‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie

Usman Khawaja’s autobiography has renewed scrutiny of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, with tour sources saying Saker urged players to deny using sandpaper.

Former Australian bowling coach David Saker has been accused of telling Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft to lie in their infamous press conference in South Africa about the team’s use of sandpaper.

4 Articles

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald
+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
Lean Left

‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie

Former Australian bowling coach David Saker has been accused of telling Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft to lie in their infamous press conference in South Africa about the team’s use of sandpaper.

·North Sydney, Australia
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 75% of the sources lean Left
75% Left

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

The Age broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal