Markram hopes Australia gets respectful reception on Test return after sandpaper scandal

South Africa captain Aiden Markram has expressed hope that Australia will receive a respectful reception during their upcoming Test series in South Africa. The three-match red-ball tour marks the first time the two nations will meet for Tests in South Africa since the infamous "Sandpapergate" scandal of 2018, when Australian players were caught tampering with the ball during a series in Cape Town.

Markram's comments suggest a desire to move past the incident and focus on competitive cricket between the two sides.