It was all of us: Khawaja drops bombshell on Australia's ball-tampering scandal
· Sports · Times of India, Sportstar, News24
Former Australian batter Usman Khawaja has alleged that discussions about ball-tampering during the 2018 tour of South Africa were widespread among players and support staff. In excerpts from his upcoming autobiography, Khawaja described the conversations as open and lighthearted, contradicting the findings of Cricket Australia's official investigation. That 2018 inquiry concluded that only Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft had prior knowledge of the plan to use sandpaper on the ball. Cricket Australia has issued a statement defending the integrity of its original investigation and maintaining that its findings remain valid. The governing body noted that individuals have always had the opportunity to present additional information regarding the scandal.
Why it matters
These claims challenge the official narrative of one of cricket's biggest integrity crises, potentially damaging the reputation of the Australian team and its governing body.
Read the original report — Times of India
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