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Khawaja’s latest: Before Cape Town, ball tampering took place at Port Elizabeth

Khawaja’s latest: Before Cape Town, ball tampering took place at Port Elizabeth

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Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja said his 2018 ‘Sandpapergate’ revelations are not a witch hunt and urged the whole team to take collective responsibility, while also questioning the thoroughness and speed of Cricket Australia’s investigation. Former Australia captain Alyssa Healy, who had been reluctant to comment on the row involving her husband Mitchell Starc, said she welcomed Cricket Australia’s decision not to reopen the investigation.

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    Khawaja’s latest: Before Cape Town, ball tampering took place at Port Elizabeth

    The Indian Express

  • center · 2 outlets

    Mitchell Starc has once again addressed the controversy surrounding the 2018 ball-tampering incident, reaffirming his stance since 2021. Meanwhile, David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's assertions, labeling them as the truth. He expressed his disappointment over the lack of in-depth scrutiny…

    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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  5. 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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    '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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  19. 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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