{
  "id": 19663089,
  "title": "Sandpaper-gate takes fresh twist as former coach accused of hiding the truth.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/sandpaper-gate-takes-fresh-twist-as-former-coach-accused-of-hiding",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T12:59:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/sandpaper-gate-takes-another-turn-as-former-coach-accused-of-asking-steve-smith-cameron-bancroft-not-to-reveal-truth/articleshow/135770358.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Recent revelations have resurfaced surrounding the infamous 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal, implicating David Saker, the former bowling coach. Allegedly, Saker counseled players Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft to hide the use of sandpaper. Usman Khawaja's memoir reveals that the conspiracy involved the broader team, as Saker reportedly pushed for innovative approaches to achieve reverse…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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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."
}