David Warner Backs Khawaja, Calls 2018 Ball-Tampering Investigation 'Rushed and Botched'

David Warner has broken his eight-year silence on the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, stating that Usman Khawaja's revelations are "100% accurate" and that every player on the Australian team knew about the sandpaper plot. Warner also criticized Cricket Australia's original investigation into the incident, calling it "rushed and botched."

Khawaja's recent autobiography claimed that sandpaper was used in the Test prior to the infamous Cape Town incident and that the entire touring party was aware of the ball-tampering. While Khawaja has defended his disclosures, stating he did not intend to "throw anyone under the bus," his comments have reignited controversy. Cricket Australia has maintained its original findings, which led to bans for Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft.