"Ovalgate" meaning in All languages combined

See Ovalgate on Wiktionary

Proper name [English]

Etymology: From Oval + -gate. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Oval|gate}} Oval + -gate Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Ovalgate
  1. (informal) A 2006 scandal in which the Pakistani cricket team forfeited the Oval Test match against England after allegations of tampering with the ball. Tags: informal
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