David Warner attacks Darren Lehmann over sandpaper scandal knowledge
Warner publicly backed claims that coach Darren Lehmann knew about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scheme.
David Warner has publicly attacked his former coach Darren Lehmann. Warner supported cricket referee Chris Broad's claim that Lehmann knew about the sandpaper ball-tampering.
The allegation relates to Australia's third Test in Cape Town in 2018. Lehmann had said he didn't know about it.
Warner posted on social media saying he agreed with Broad. Usman Khawaja's recent autobiography suggested the entire Australian team knew about the plan.
This included now-captain Pat Cummins. However, Mitchell Starc repeated his 2021 statement on Tuesday.
He said bowlers didn't know about it. The conflicting accounts show the scandal still divides the team eight years later.
- 2018, third Test in Cape Town
- Scandal year
- Darren Lehmann
- Former coach
- Pat Cummins
- Current captain
- 8 years ago
- Years since scandal
Why it mattersThe ongoing arguments over the sandpaper scandal hurt team unity. They raise questions about who should be held responsible among leaders and players.
AustraliaThe continued public feud undermines Australian cricket's reputation internationally and creates tension within the national team.
Corroborated byThe Sydney Morning Herald
