A cricketing drama to divide a nation: why the sandpaper scandal is Australia’s Bazball | Barney Ronay

Australia's 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal has resurfaced, with Pat Cummins holding a press conference in Sydney addressing his denial of involvement in the affair. Guardian columnist Barney Ronay draws a parallel between the scandal's cultural impact on Australia and England's 'Bazball' revolution, arguing the controversy cut so deeply because ball-tampering is perceived as a particularly 'sneaky' and un-Australian act. The piece reflects on how the incident continues to divide national opinion in Australia years after it occurred.