Warner backs Khawaja's claim of team-wide sandpaper use in 2018 scandal
Former Australian opener David Warner said Usman Khawaja’s account of the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal was accurate and criticised Cricket Australia’s investigation as rushed. Khawaja’s claim, detailed in his forthcoming autobiography, states that every member of the 2018 Australian side was aware of the sandpaper used in the final Test against South Africa. Cricket Australia responded by reaffirming its original integrity findings, while a former ethics director called for a fresh review of the case.
The memoir also alleges that Cameron Bancroft volunteered to use the sandpaper, prompting Western Australia coach Beau Casson to note Bancroft’s focus on his batting. Former captain Mark Taylor expressed disappointment that the renewed allegations could distract from the upcoming season.
