Virat displayed empty pockets to taunt the Australian fans evoking reminiscences of the notorious Sandpaper Gate scandal that occurred throughout Australia’s tour of South Africa in 2018.
Virat Kohli engaged in a controversial gesture in the direction of the gang on the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in the course of the lunch break on the third day of the match. Following Steve Smith’s dismissal the gang started jeering at Virat recognized for his animated presence on the sector, didn’t hesitate to reply in form.
In a provocative transfer, Virat displayed empty pockets to taunt the Australian fans evoking reminiscences of the notorious Sandpaper Gate scandal that occurred throughout Australia’s tour of South Africa in 2018. During that incident, Cameron Bancroft was caught utilizing sandpaper on the ball resulting in widespread condemnation and repercussions for the Australian cricket crew.
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Cricket Australia imposed bans on Bancroft, Steve Smith, and David Warner for his or her involvement within the Sandpaper Gate scandal. Bancroft made his return to the sport after serving a nine-month suspension whereas Warner and Smith had been each sanctioned for a 12 months. Additionally, Smith was stripped of his captaincy privileges for 2 years whereas Warner confronted a lifetime ban from holding the captaincy. However, Warner’s ban was lifted in October 2024.
In the SCG Test, Australia was tasked with chasing a goal of 162. The Australian bowlers carried out admirably dismissing India for a mere whole of 157.
At lunch, Australia stood at 71/3 with Prasidh Krishna rising because the standout pacer within the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.
Although Bumrah made an look to bat on day 3 he was unable to bowl. In his absence Virat Kohli led Team India with Rohit Sharma the full-time Test captain of India opting out of the match. Bumrah had beforehand captained Team India within the sequence opener in Perth and resumed his captaincy duties on the SCG.
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