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Usman Khawaja Says Every Australian Knew About Sandpapergate

Usman Khawaja Says Every Australian Knew About Sandpapergate

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Former Australia opener Usman Khawaja claims the entire touring squad knew about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering plot in Cape Town, not just the three players who were banned. Ahead of his autobiography Sabr, he alleged sandpaper was also used during the previous Test in Port Elizabeth. Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were punished, while former head coach Darren Lehmann disputes that everyone knew.

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