New book claims more Australian players knew of 2018 ball tampering
Usman Khawaja's new autobiography claims the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 ball tampering. This contradicts earlier denials by bowlers.
In his new autobiography, retired batter Usman Khawaja claims an Australian bowler told the team to stop tampering. The ball's movement was becoming too obvious.
Khawaja now says the entire team knew about the Cape Town Test ball-tampering scheme. Only three players faced bans.
Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon released a joint statement in 2021. They denied knowing about the ball tampering until images appeared on screen.
At a media event Tuesday, Starc said his position hadn't changed. Khawaja did not name which bowler made the comment.
He said he was not there to attack the bowlers. The scandal has reignited debate about accountability and honesty in elite sport.
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Why it mattersThe dispute reopens a scandal that fractured Australian cricket's credibility. It raises questions about honesty and shared responsibility in elite sport.
AustraliaAustralians remain divided on Sandpapergate eight years later. Khawaja's claims could reignite calls for a full inquiry or further investigation into what players knew.
