‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie
Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.
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Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.
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Usman Khawaja spent much of his television interview with Sarah Ferguson leaving questions unanswered. (Credit ABC 7.30)
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It may have happened eight years ago, but the claims by Usman Khawaja in recent days show the ball tampering in South Africa needs a thorough investigation.