{
  "id": 16856913,
  "title": "'Sandpaper' Banter Returns! Nathan Lyon Trolled By South African Fan As Infamous 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal Haunts Australia During 3rd Test | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/sandpaper-banter-returns-nathan-lyon-trolled-by-south-african-fan-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T06:02:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/sandpaper-banter-returns-nathan-lyon-trolled-by-south-african-fan-as-infamous-2018-ball-tampering-scandal-haunts-australia-during-3rd-test-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian bowler Nathan Lyon drew unwanted attention during the third Test match against South Africa when a spectator with a piece of sandpaper waved it near him. The gesture evoked memories of Australia's infamous \"Sandpapergate\" scandal from 2018, which saw players banned and the team's reputation tarnished. The incident occurred at the Cape Town venue of Newlands, where the original scandal took place, and highlighted the enduring impact of sporting controversies.",
  "summary": "Australian spinner Nathan Lyon found himself at the receiving end of cheeky fan banter during the third Test against South Africa, as a spectator was seen holding a piece of sandpaper while Lyon was fielding near the boundary. The incident brought back memories of Australia’s infamous ball-tampering scandal of 2018, popularly known as ‘Sandpapergate’, which remains one of the most controversial…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}