Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has added his voice to the ongoing Sandpapergate controversy, stating that Australian fans have not moved on from the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The comments come as pressure continues to build on Cricket Australia over its handling of the affair.
Clarke, who led Australia from 2011 to 2015, suggested the scandal still resonates with the public and that the governing body faces ongoing scrutiny. The Sandpapergate incident, which involved players Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft during a Test match in South Africa, led to lengthy bans and a cultural review of Australian cricket.
Cricket Australia has yet to respond to Clarke's latest remarks, but the organization has previously acknowledged the need for cultural change following the independent review commissioned in the scandal's aftermath.
