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World● Low39m ago · Nov 12, 2026, 5:27 AM

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

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Sydney Morning Herald · Australia · Oceania

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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