I haven't thrown anyone under the bus - Khawaja
Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has clarified his recent comments regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, stating he did not intend to blame specific teammates. He maintains that the entire team should share collective responsibility for the incident, despite denials from other players involved.
Why it matters
The comments reignite public interest in one of cricket's most significant controversies and highlight ongoing tensions regarding accountability in professional sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Usman Khawaja made his Test debut for Australia against England in 2011
Usman Khawaja said he has "not thrown anyone under the bus" with revelations about the sandpaper scandal that engulfed the Australia team in 2018.
In his autobiography - Sabr - and in an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Khawaja claimed the entire team should take responsibility for the plot to use sandpaper on the ball in the third Test against South Africa eight years ago.
At the time, the only players punished were captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner and opener Cameron Bancroft.
Speaking in videos posted on Instagram on Sunday to clarify his comments, Khawaja said: "You would have seen when I mentioned it was all of us, that's implying that whether we like it or not, we are all responsible for what happened together.
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