‘It was all of us’: Khawaja says entire Australia team knew about sandpaper ball tampering plot
Former Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has alleged that the entire 2018 touring team was aware of the ball-tampering plot in South Africa. He also claims that sandpaper was used during the second Test in Port Elizabeth, contradicting previous investigations that limited blame to three players.
Why it matters
This revelation challenges the official findings of Cricket Australia and reignites a major scandal in international sports ethics.
Former Australia Test batter Usman Khawaja has said all of the touring team in South Africa were aware of the plot to tamper with the ball in Cape Town in 2018. Photograph: Graham Denholm/CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images Former Australia Test batter Usman Khawaja has said all of the touring team in South Africa were aware of the plot to tamper with the ball in Cape Town in 2018. Photograph: Graham Denholm/CA/Cricket Australia/Getty Images Australia cricket team ‘It was all of us’: Khawaja says entire Australia team knew about sandpaper ball tampering plot Former Test opener says object also used in Port Elizabeth
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