Steve Smith said he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the 2018 ball‑tampering scandal and that he continues to get flashbacks. He described being "thrown to wolves" over the incident, which he referred to as "sandpapergate".
Why it matters
Followers learn that Smith is still emotionally affected by the scandal that impacted his career.
Key facts
- Steve Smith said he is still traumatised by the aftermath of the 2018 ball‑tampering scandal.
- He said he still gets flashbacks about the incident.
- He described being "thrown to wolves" over the scandal, calling it "sandpapergate".
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