Aussie Quick Says 'Everyone Knew' About Sandpaper, as Warner Doubles Down
Sayers backed Usman Khawaja’s claim and said he collected sandpaper himself, as David Warner pressed Cricket Australia to release the 2018 review.
- Former Australia bowler Chadd Sayers has reignited the ball-tampering scandal, asserting that the entire team knew about the 2018 plot. Sayers told SEN Radio on Sunday he is "pretty confident to say that everyone knew" about the scheme.
- Current Australia Test captain Pat Cummins refuted these allegations during a Friday press conference, branding the claims "complete and utter nonsense" while maintaining the bowling group had no knowledge of any plot.
- Serving as 12th man during the series, Sayers revealed he collected sandpaper from Cameron Bancroft to dispose of it, questioning why Cricket Australia's 2018 investigation only sanctioned three players despite broader awareness.
- David Warner alleged on Instagram Saturday that Cricket Australia failed to interview the bowling group during their initial probe, claiming the organization "decided who they wanted to blame" to maintain a false narrative.
- A Cricket Australia spokesman confirmed on Sunday the organization has no intention to reopen the 2018 investigation, stating it respects the right of players to share their versions of events from the tour.
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The Independent
The Independent (US)Former Australia bowler says ‘everyone in that side’ was aware of sandpaper plot
Chadd Sayers was 12th man in the ill-fated Newlands Test.
Sydney Morning Herald
‘Everyone knew’: Fast bowler reveals sandpaper was used in earlier Test
Former Australian fast bowler Chadd Sayers memories ball-tampering practises on the 2018 tour of South Africa align with Usman Khawaja’s, and David Warner’s manager has called for Cricket Australia to release the report that led to three players being suspended.
Is Pat Cummins lying or Usman Khawaja? Sandpapergate 12th-man speaks up amid controversy
Chadd Sayers, Australia's 12th man during the 2018 Cape Town Test, has backed Usman Khawaja's version of the Sandpapergate scandal. Sayers believes the entire Australian team knew about the use of sandpaper, contradicting Pat Cummins' account.
Aussie quick says 'everyone knew' about sandpaper, as Warner doubles down
Former Australian cricketer Chadd Sayers, who played his lone Test after Sandpapergate on the infamous 2018 South African tour, has said he is comfortable stating he believed everyone in the team new about ball-tampering.
Australian news LIVE: Chadd Sayers backs Usman Khawaja’s account; Albanese apologises for hot-mic moment; Labor, Liberals launch Victorian election campaigns
The player who retrieved the sandpaper from the field sheds light; Albanese caught making crude comments at COP31; Liberals and Labor open Victorian election campaigns. Follow for updates.
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