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Center Owned by The Tribune TrustUsman Khawaja drops bombshell on 2018 sandpaper scandal, says “all of us” knew about ball-tampering
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Usman Khawaja has challenged the conclusions of the 2018 Cricket Australia ball‑tampering investigation, saying the entire Australian side was aware of the sandpaper incident in the Cape Town Test against South Africa. He plans to detail his claims that he urged the team to accept collective responsibility in a dressing‑room meeting, a statement described as “fascinating” by former bowler Jason Gillespie. The original investigation had identified captain Steve Smith, vice‑captain David Warner and Cameron Bancroft as the only players with prior knowledge, leading to their removal from the squad. Khawaja’s remarks have reignited debate over the scandal.
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The "Sandpapergate" scandal over Australia's scuffing of the ball with sandpaper in the March 2018 test in Cape Town sparked a major integrity crisis for Cricket Australia
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Former Australian batter Usman Khawaja has claimed that the entire Australian team, including players and support staff, was involved of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the South Africa tour.
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Former cricketer Usman Khawaja has reignited the controversy surrounding Australia's ball-tampering scandal in South Africa in 2018 . He alleged that the usage of the sandpaper was known across the team before the infamous incident at Newlands in Cape Town.
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Former Australian batter Usman Khawaja has claimed that the entire Australian team, including players and support staff, was involved of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the South Africa tour.
