'Just another series': Steve Smith reacts to returning to South Africa for a Test series for the first time since 'Sandpapergate'
Steve Smith is finally making his return to South Africa for a Test series since the Sandpapergate incident, and the former skipper isn't carrying any baggage with him.
Former Australian Test captain Steve Smith has emphasized that his return to South Africa for the upcoming Test series is not a significant concern for him. This will be Smith's first Test appearance in the country since 2018, when he was embroiled in the Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal and subsequently banned for a year. Smith expressed that the incident occurred a long time ago and the team has since played multiple matches, including One Day Internationals.
He also noted that the South African teams have been challenging for Australia, especially given their strong pace attack following their victory in the World Test Championship final. Smith's matter-of-fact tone regarding the tour reflects his focus on the cricket rather than the emotional baggage surrounding the Sandpapergate incident. For Smith, defeating the South African pace attack is simply another opponent to face, rather than a source of extra motivation.
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