Warner Supports Khawaja's Ball-Tampering Claims
· Sports · BBC Sport, ESPNCricinfo
David Warner, a former Australia team-mate, stated that Usman Khawaja's account of the 2018 Australia ball-tampering scandal is "100% accurate." Khawaja had previously claimed the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town. Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024, expressed his full support for Khawaja in a video statement. Warner also described the investigation process following the incident as "rushed and botched."
Why it matters
This statement from David Warner reopens discussions about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, potentially affecting the reputations of other players and the integrity of Australian cricket. It also challenges the official narrative of the investigation.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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