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South Africa host Australia in first Test since 2018 'Sandpapergate' scandal
South Africa, reigning World Test Championship winners, host Australia in a three-Test series beginning Friday in Durban — the first meeting between the sides in the format on South African soil since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Steve Smith, banned for a year over 'Sandpapergate', admits he is still haunted by the affair, while Travis Head has hit back at former players critical of Australia's selectors.