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In the case of Australia, all eyes are on the return the disgraced duo: Steve Smith and David Warner. (Saeed Khan/AFP)

Smith, Warner return to scene of sandpaper scandal

Smith and Warner were captain and vice-captain of Australia on March 24 2018 when team-mate Cameron Bancroft was caught on television hiding a piece of yellow sandpaper in his…

Steven Smith of Australia talks to coach Justin Langer during a Australia Nets Session at Trent Bridge. (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images)
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‘Friendly’ Aussies ready for hostile tour

Coach Justin Langer and captain Aaron Finch are hopeful the game will be played in good spirits despite the expectation of crowd jeers

Many who saw him play at Newlands during the Proteas’ second Test against England will attest to the fact that English all-rounder Ben Stokes was

The Proteas need new heroes

South Africa need to tap into that day-five magic at the next cricket Test in Port Elizabeth, much like English allrounder Ben Stokes did at Newlands

It was skipper Tim Paine’s first Test win in five matches since taking over from the suspended Steve Smith in South Africa. (Reuters/Mike Hutchings)

Paine relief: Australia win for first time since ‘sandpapergate’

Australia’s best result in the four previous Tests since the scandal was narrowly hanging on for a draw against Pakistan in Dubai

South Africa has one of the highest rape statistics in the world, even higher than some countries at war

Proteas wallop Aussies to take 1-0 ODI lead

The Proteas won the toss on a typically lively pitch and went in with their full front-line pace attack

During the match in Cape Town

Australian cricket cheating plot sparks ethics review

Governing body Cricket Australia said it wanted to ensure there was never a repeat of the conduct during the third Test against the Proteas

There are still 471 schools in the Eastern Cape that are made of inappropriate materials (Madelene Cronje)

Warner has ‘gone rogue’, removing himself from OZ WhatsApp group

The former vice-captain, who was likely heavily involved in #SandPaperGate, has distanced himself from the Australian cricket team

Despite some pundits suggesting their relationship was now untenable, Cameron Bancroft said he held no ill feeling and was in touch with both David Warner and Steve Smith. (Reuters)

​Caught on camera: Who caught the Bancroft robbery in motion?

What was caught on camera burnt a mark onto Australian cricket – their inexperienced opener clearly attempting to tamper with the match ball

Bangladesh’s Shakib Al Hasan.

Just not cricket: Why ball tampering is cheating

The game is not only controlled by a set of rules but, according to the sport’s laws, it should also be played “within the spirit of cricket”

Even as the batting accolades piled up for the unorthodox right-hander

‘Cruel betrayal’: Cricket’s heart broken in Australia

The country was hurt on Saturday after revelations revealed that the captain and a rookie had been implicated in ball tampering

David Warner clubbed 40 from just 16 deliveries.

England hit back with Warner, Marsh wickets on final day

It was painful going with Warner and Smith adding just 35 runs in the 75 minutes to drinks as the Australians dug in to save the Test on the final day

Smith and Marsh dominated the flagging England attack to put on an unbroken stand of 301 for the fifth wicket without even offering a single chance.

England Ashes hopes fade as Smith and Marsh put attack to sword

Australia took total control of the match and were 549 for four in their first innings by stumps, with Smith on 229 and Marsh on 181.

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja drives a wide delivery for 4 runs during the first cricket test match between Australia and New Zealand in Brisbane November 6

Cricket: Aussie batsman Khawaja reveals racial abuse

The 30-year-old battled the odds to become Australia’s first Pakistan-born national player and is now one of the country’s leading Test batsmen.

Vernon Philander decimated the Australian top order with a five-wicket haul on the first day of the second Test in Hobart

​Proteas are finally doing it the SA way

No Test team has ever performed a clean sweep in Australia — but the Proteas are close to it.

Strong comeback: After a strong showing in the domestic season Wayne Parnell could be a key player for the Proteas in the West Indies.

Proteas in the Caribbean: Triangular series is down to two

Australia and South Africa have chosen strong teams but the Windies home-first rule has sidelined their star players.

Zimbabwean batsman Sean Williams against Australia at the Harare Sports Club in Harare.

Loss to Zimbabwe raises Australia’s alarm bells

Sunday’s "embarrassing" loss to Zimbabwe has left Australia red-faced and worried a mere five months before they host the World Cup.

Winning away is the mark of success, say Australia

Australia captain Michael Clarke said their aim is to consistently win away from home.

Australia has only once bounced back from a two-nil deficit to win a five-Test Ashes series.

Defeated Australia’s Ashes hopes swept away

Australia’s thrashing in the second Ashes Test by England has sealed the nation’s worst losing streak in 30 years.

Kallis back on form after nasty blow to the head

Kallis passes milestone but SA stumble

South Africa has ruined the party by being bowled out for 266 on the first day of the second Test against Australia.

Australia ready to add to list of thumping victories

Australia ready to add to list of thumping victories

Australia will look to take a leaf out of New Zealand’s book and thump opponents Zimbabwe to make a statement in their World Cup opener.