Khawaja denies throwing ‘anyone under the bus’ over Sandpapergate scandal
Summary
Usman Khawaja denied accusing teammates over Australia’s 2018 ball-tampering scandal, saying he wants the team to share responsibility. He said he had considered speaking publicly before but held back after discussions with Steve Smith and then-coach Justin Langer.Key Facts
- Khawaja released an excerpt from his autobiography saying the Australian team had known about ball-tampering during its 2018 South Africa tour.
- Australia’s ball-tampering in the Cape Town Test involved scuffing the ball with sandpaper.
- Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft received bans for their roles in the scandal.
- Khawaja said he had spoken with the three players and had promised Warner he would share his account.
- Khawaja said Smith persuaded him not to speak publicly in 2018 because Smith wanted to take responsibility.
- Khawaja said he considered speaking out again in 2021 but decided against it after talks with coach Justin Langer.
- Khawaja retired from international cricket in January after playing 88 Tests.
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