Khawaja's memoir revives 2018 sandpaper scandal, Bancroft looks ahead

Khawaja's memoir revives 2018 sandpaper scandal, Bancroft looks ahead

Usman Khawaja's forthcoming memoir alleged that Cameron Bancroft volunteered to use sandpaper to alter the ball during the 2018 Test in Gqeberha, and Western Australia coach Beau Casson said Bancroft was focused on his batting. Khawaja had earlier written that the entire Australian side was aware of the sandpaper used in the final Test against South Africa. Cricket Australia responded by standing by its original integrity findings from the 2018 investigation, while a former ethics director urged a fresh review of the case.

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Usman Khawaja Steve Smith David Warner Cameron Bancroft Cricket Australia Pat Cummins

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Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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November 08, 2026
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Bancroft aims to move on as Khawaja's autobiography revives 2018 ball-tampering claims
Bancroft aims to move on as Khawaja's autobiography revives 2018 ball-tampering claims

Cricinfo • 08 Nov 01:09

Usman Khawaja's upcoming memoir alleges Cameron Bancroft volunteered to use sandpaper in the 2018 Gqeberha Test, prompting Western Australia coach Beau Casson to say Bancroft is focused on his batting.

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November 07, 2026
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Cricket Australia says it stands by 2018 integrity findings as former player Usman Khawaja alleges wider involvement
Cricket Australia says it stands by 2018 integrity findings as former player Usman Khawaja alleges wider involvement

The Age • 07 Nov 06:35

Former batsman Usman Khawaja claims the entire Australian team knew about the 2018 sandpaper scandal, prompting Cricket Australia to reaffirm its original investigation while a former ethics director urges a fresh review.

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Khawaja says entire Australia squad was aware of sandpaper ball-tampering scheme
Khawaja says entire Australia squad was aware of sandpaper ball-tampering scheme

The Guardian • 07 Nov 04:54

Former Australian opener Usman Khawaja claimed the whole touring party knew about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering plot, while Cricket Australia maintained its original findings that only three players were sanctioned.

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Former Australian opener Usman Khawaja says entire team knew about sandpaper use
Former Australian opener Usman Khawaja says entire team knew about sandpaper use

Cricbuzz • 07 Nov 03:17

Usman Khawaja claims the Australian cricket team collectively knew of sandpaper use in the 2018 Cape Town test and earlier in Port Elizabeth, contradicting earlier denials by senior bowlers.

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November 06, 2026
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Khawaja claims whole Australian team knew of 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering
Khawaja claims whole Australian team knew of 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering

BBC • 06 Nov 22:06

In his autobiography, former opener Usman Khawaja says every member of the 2018 Australian side was aware of the sandpaper used to alter the ball in the final Test against South Africa.

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