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Cape Town - Australia batsman Cameron Bancroft was involved in an alleged ball tampering incident on the third day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday.
EXPOSED: What’s gone down Oz player’s pants?
Before tea, Bancroft was seen pulling out a mysterious object from his pocket.
On-field umpires Nigel Llong and Richard Illingworth approached the Australian opener and when asked, Bancroft decided to pull out a black 'sunglass cloth'.
The umpires decided not to change the ball and Proteas opener Aiden Markram fell shortly after the incident occurred for a well fought 84.
The incident is the latest in a string of controversies to have plagued the series since the first Test in Durban.
Here's how Twitter reacted:
Can we talk about this? pic.twitter.com/cmpRrOArgD
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 24, 2018
Bancroft could have a lot of chaffing tonight ??. Clear #sandpapergate going into the groin!
— IG: Beuran_H13 (@Beuran_H13) March 24, 2018
Take it from a woodwork craftsman. That’s 1100 grit yellow. pic.twitter.com/5gDDIGFxGk
— IG: Beuran_H13 (@Beuran_H13) March 24, 2018
Hmmmm very interesting.... pretty sure this is not allowed ??#SomethingFishy pic.twitter.com/pDOj21hOfT
— Tabraiz Shamsi (@shamsi90) March 24, 2018
This could be a MASSIVE story in a couple hours!
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 24, 2018
Oh My Word! ???????? https://t.co/rnkr3slRGa
#SandpaperGate is going to be a monster.
— Kevin Pietersen (@KP24) March 24, 2018
Enjoy the rest of your holiday in South Africa @cbancroft4 ??? pic.twitter.com/CTVBxB3ajF
— Simon Harmer (@SimonHarmerRSA) March 24, 2018
Mr Bancroft may end up on the Naughty step !!! https://t.co/iKqehMZAqm
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 24, 2018
Mr Bancroft is very good at giving humorous press conferences ..... Tonight’s could be a belter !!!!!! #SAvAUS
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 24, 2018
Absolutely love cricket and love watching mens cricket, but after all that has been said and happened during this Test series - I am not a fan... this DOES NOT happen in Women’s Cricket ?? https://t.co/pWPoCciEAz
— Marizanne Kapp (@kappie777) March 24, 2018
Bud you know nothing in professional sport is done without the consent of your captain and coach... Tough times ahead.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 24, 2018
He definitely can add chafe to his list of stresses tonight https://t.co/t9QBtnWV8H
— Graeme Smith (@GraemeSmith49) March 24, 2018
