Spectators going to the England-Australia ODI were handed pieces of sandpaper as part of an advertising gimmick. Photo: Twitter
The former Australian cricket coach Darren Lehmann has hit out on social media in response to fans being handed pieces of sandpaper on their way to Australia's one-day loss to England at The Oval.
The pieces of "Australian ball-tampering grade sandpaper" were part of an advertising stunt and it's understood 5000 sandpaper cards were confiscated in the ground.
It was Australia's first series since the South African ball-tampering scandal and the loss of three stars showed as they were bowled out for 214 in a three- wicket loss to England.
Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home from the South African tour in March for their roles in attempting to alter the condition of the ball with sandpaper during the third Test in Cape Town.
The scandal resulted in year-long suspensions for Smith and Warner, and a nine- month ban for opener Bancroft.
Australian fielder Cameron Bancroft is questioned by the umpires during the third day of the third Test cricket match between South Africa and Australia. Photo: AFP
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