‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie
Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.
Covered by 2 sources from Australia. First reported by The Age ·
How 2 newspapers cover this story
‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie
Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.
‘You can’t say sandpaper’: Coach allegedly told Smith, Bancroft to lie
Former Australian bowling coach David Saker was a key figure behind the scenes in South Africa eight years ago as the team attempted to get the ball to swing.
Coverage details
2 outlets from Australia are covering this story: The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald published it almost at the same time, on November 12, 2026.
Key names in the coverage: David Saker, South Africa, Smith and Bancroft.
