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Kiwi Cricketer Signs Sandpaper Following Aussie Ball Tampering Scandal

2018-03-30 13 Dailymotion

<p>Kiwi cricketer Ross Taylor signed a piece of sandpaper, which was instrumental in the a ball-tampering scandal that rocked the Australia cricket team, during a test match in Christchurch</a> on Friday, March 30.</p><p>A number of spectators watching the match between England and New Zealand reportedly dressed up</a> as Australian cricketers carrying pieces of sandpaper</p><p>This came after Australian batsman Cameron Bancroft used sandpaper to rough up a ball during a test match against South Africa in Cape Town on March 24. The incident led to the suspension</a> of Bancroft, former captain Steve Smith and former vice captain David Warner. Coach Darren Lehmann also resigned</a>.</p><p>On Thursday, Smith held an emotional press conference apologising for the incident. Many commentators in the Australian media reacting</a> sympathetically and positively to his apology. However, response from Australia’s rivals has been less kind</a>. Credit: England’s Barmy Army via Storyful</p><br />

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