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Starc revisits 2018 ball-tampering controversy after Khawaja's explosive claims

Starc revisits 2018 ball-tampering controversy after Khawaja's explosive claims

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Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has said that ball tampering occurred at Port Elizabeth before the team’s match in Cape Town, referring to the 2018 “Sandpapergate” incident. He insists his revelations are not a witch hunt aimed at individuals and calls for collective responsibility from the whole team. Khawaja also criticised Cricket Australia’s investigation as rushed and questioned its thoroughness.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Meanwhile, Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has ruled out reopening the investigation

    The Federal

  • center · 3 outlets

    In his autobiography, Usman Khawaja reveals that the use of sandpaper was widely known during the controversial 2018 cricket series. Mitchell Starc defends his earlier statements, refuting Khawaja's claims, while Alyssa Healy shares her mixed emotions over the renewed attention on the scandal…

    The Times of India

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    Usman Khwaja Sandpaper Gate : The controversy surrounding Australia's infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal has resurfaced following fresh revelations from Usman Khawaja. However, fast bowler Mitchell Starc has made it clear that the former opener's comments have not prompted him to reconsider his…

    ABP Live

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  2. India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article

    Starc revisits 2018 ball-tampering controversy after Khawaja's explosive claims

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  4. India TV Right Independent News Service

    Mitchell Starc breaks silence on sandpaper scandal, stands by 2021 statement amid Usman Khawaja's revelations

    Ace pacer Mitchell Starc has maintained that Australia's bowling group had no knowledge of sandpaper being taken onto the field during the 2018 South Africa tour . In an interaction with the media, the veteran pacer refused to alter his account despite fresh allegations surrounding the…

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  6. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    'My Opinion Has Not Changed': Starc Refuses To Change Stance On Sandpaper Gate After Khawaja's Claims

    Usman Khwaja Sandpaper Gate : The controversy surrounding Australia's infamous 2018 ball-tampering scandal has resurfaced following fresh revelations from Usman Khawaja. However, fast bowler Mitchell Starc has made it clear that the former opener's comments have not prompted him to reconsider his…

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  13. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust

    Usman Khawaja says ‘Sandpapergate’ revelations not a “witch hunt”, questions Cricket Australia’s “rushed” investigation

    Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has maintained that his revelations about the 'Sandpapergate' in 2018 are not intended to target individuals, reiterating that he wants the entire team to take collective responsibility for the incident. He also questioned the thoroughness of Cricket…

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