The term “sandpaper” is trending on X (formerly Twitter) in India due to a recent incident involving cricketer Virat Kohli during the fifth Test match between India and Australia in Sydney. On Day 3 of the match, Kohli made a gesture referencing the infamous 2018 “sandpaper scandal,” where Australian players were caught using sandpaper to tamper with the cricket ball. This gesture was in response to accusations circulating on social media that Indian players might be engaging in similar ball-tampering activities.
The controversy began when videos emerged showing an object falling from Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s shoe, which some speculated to be sandpaper. These allegations were reminiscent of the 2018 incident involving Australian cricketers Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft, who faced bans for ball-tampering using sandpaper.
In a related event, an Indian fan was escorted out of the Adelaide Oval during the second Test for displaying sandpaper, further fueling discussions around the topic.
Kohli’s gesture has reignited conversations about the 2018 scandal, leading to “sandpaper” trending on social media platforms in India.
For a visual of Kohli’s gesture, you can watch the following video:
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