Steve Smith reveals impact of ball-tampering scandal ahead of first South Africa Test – ‘traumatic’

Mint - Sep 17, 2026

Steve Smith will play his first Test in South Africa in over 8 years since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The ex-Australia captain opened up on lingering camera anxiety from that ‘traumatic’ ban, admitting flashbulbs still bring back memories of Cricket Australia's verdict against him.

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