'I felt sorry for the guy': Eight years later, Faf du Plessis revisits one of cricket’s darkest chapters: 'Sandpaper Gate', and believes Australia handled the scandal poorly
- Posted on August 31, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
A decade after the ball-tampering controversy that damaged Australian cricket's reputation, Faf du Plessis reflects on how the nation's leadership mishandled the crisis. The former South African skipper empathizes with those involved, arguing that Australia's response to the scandal fell short of expectations. His candid assessment reopens discussions about accountability, redemption, and the sport's governance during one of its most turbulent periods.
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'I felt sorry for the guy': Eight years later, Faf du Plessis revisits one of cricket’s darkest chapters: 'Sandpaper Gate', and believes Australia handled the scandal poorly
Eight years after the Sandpaper Gate scandal shook Australian cricket, former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has offered a different perspective on one of the most controversial episodes in the sport.
