Khawaja Claims Entire Australia Squad Knew of Sandpaper Ball Tampering

Usman Khawaja has stated that the entire Australian cricket team was aware of the sandpaper ball-tampering plot during the 2018 South Africa series, and that sandpaper was also used in the Port Elizabeth Test. Khawaja's revelations, made in his autobiography, have reignited controversy surrounding the scandal that led to bans for Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft.

Despite Khawaja's assertion that "all" of the touring party knew, Cricket Australia has maintained its position that its original findings, which resulted in suspensions only for the three players directly involved, remain accurate. Khawaja has since clarified that he did not intend to "throw anyone under the bus" with his statements, defending the timing of his disclosures.