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Head says he shut down ball-tampering discussion as South Australia captain

Head said the consequences faced by close friends after Sandpapergate shaped his leadership approach at state level.

Travis Head revealed he took a firm stand against any ball-tampering discussion when he was South Australia captain following the 2018 Cape Town scandal. Head said he told teammates they would not remain in the dressing room if they wanted to manipulate the ball, regardless of what other teams were doing. He credited Australia captain Pat Cummins with creating an environment where results are not treated as do-or-die.

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  1. DevelopingOct 8, 2026 · CricHubb Desk

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Head says he shut down ball-tampering discussion as South Australia captain · CricHubb