EXCLUSIVE: Tristan Stubbs was a schoolboy during Sandpapergate — now he's ready to face the Aussies himself
Proteas batter Tristan Stubbs focus already on Australia's arrival this month for the first Test series between the two since 2018's Sandpaper-gate tour.
Tristan Stubbs, a former schoolboy during the controversial Sandpapergate series, is set to face Australia in South Africa again. At Newlands on Thursday, Stubbs, now an all-format player, reflected on his past experiences at the venue. He was filled with excitement for the upcoming summer, which includes a series against Australia, Bangladesh, and England.
Stubbs, who last played for the Proteas in 2018, expressed his anticipation for the series, noting that Australia's bowling attack is well-prepared. The first of three ODIs against Australia is scheduled to take place in Durban on September 24, followed by games in Johannesburg and Potchefstroom before the opening Test in October.
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