The Haunting Legacy of Sandpapergate: Steve Smith's Enduring Trauma The impending Test series between Australia and South Africa is a reminder of the lasting impact of the "sandpapergate" scandal that shook cricket in 2018.
For Steve Smith, the memory of that fateful day still lingers like an open wound.
His admission of being "traumatised" by the experience and still experiencing flashbacks serves as a stark reminder of the psychological toll exacted on individuals caught up in high profile scandals.