Eight years after the infamous 2018 Cape Town ball-tampering scandal, former Australia opener David Warner has broken his silence, backing Usman Khawaja’s version of events. Calling Khawaja’s account “100% accurate”, Warner has questioned Cricket Australia’s investigation, describing the process as rushed and flawed. He also raised concerns over why Khawaja, who was reportedly present during the incident, was never interviewed as part of the probe. Khawaja had recently claimed that the entire Australian team knew about the use of sandpaper to alter the ball’s condition. The scandal resulted in year-long bans for Warner and Steve Smith, while Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month suspension. Warner’s latest remarks have reignited debate over accountability and the unanswered questions surrounding one of cricket’s biggest controversies.
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