Defiant Khawaja defends re-igniting ball-tampering scandal
- Former Test batsman Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering incident during the Newlands Test, stating "It was all of us" to reject the notion that only three players bore responsibility.
- Television cameras caught Cameron Bancroft using sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Cape Town Test, prompting Cricket Australia to suspend Bancroft for nine months while Steve Smith and David Warner each received 12-month bans.
- In his upcoming memoir *Sabr*, Khawaja argues the dressing room should have accepted collective responsibility for the scandal, expressing frustration that the complete truth had not emerged despite eight years having passed since the incident.
- Australia captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood denied knowing about the tactic in 2021; these players are currently rested for this month's white-ball series against England, avoiding immediate questioning on the subject.
- Khawaja believes Smith, Warner, and Bancroft deserve justice, noting none of the three want to be the first to speak; he decided to reveal the truth because he feels it is the right thing to do.
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Usman Khawaja reveals reason behind opening up on Sandpapergate saga after retirement
Usman Khawaja has revealed that a promise to childhood friend David Warner motivated him to speak about Australia's 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. He also explained why he stayed silent earlier, citing Steven Smith's intervention and concerns over team unity.
‘I haven’t thrown anyone under the bus’: Usman Khawaja hits back amid Sandpapergate row
In his autobiography, Usman Khawaja reveals that the entire Australian cricket team was aware of the ball-tampering incident during their 2018 tour of South Africa. He addressed claims that he kept this information hidden for personal benefit, emphasizing his desire for collective accountability. Khawaja voiced disappointment in teammates unwilling to accept shared responsibility. His comments have reignited crucial discussions surrounding the s…
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