‘I haven’t thrown anyone under the bus’: Khawaja hits back amid Sandpapergate row
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has addressed controversy surrounding his autobiography, which claims the entire team was aware of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Khawaja clarified that he believes the team shares collective responsibility for the incident, though he denied accusations that he is seeking publicity.
Why it matters
The comments reignite a major scandal in international cricket, highlighting ongoing tensions regarding accountability and team culture in professional sports.
The Sandpapergate scandal that rocked Australian cricket in 2018 has returned to the spotlight following fresh revelations from Usman Khawaja, who has claimed that the entire team was aware of the ball-tampering attempts during the Test series against South Africa.Excerpts from Khawaja's upcoming autobiography, Sabr, published by the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) on Saturday, suggested that the controversial practice was not restricted to the third Test in Cape Town but had also been attempted in the preceding match.
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