
Former team-mate David Warner says Usman Khawaja is '100% accurate' in recounting the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire Australia team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, stating the truth is now out.
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Australia used sandpaper to alter the ball during a 2018 Test against South Africa in Cape Town, leading to suspensions for Warner, Smith, and Bancroft.
Usman Khawaja is "100% accurate" in his recounting of the Australia ball-tampering scandal in 2018, says former team-mate David Warner.
Australia were found to have used sandpaper to alter the condition of the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.
Warner and captain Steve Smith were banned a year and fellow batter Cameron Bancroft for nine months.
Khawaja last week said the entire Australia team knew about the use of sandpaper, despite consistent denials from the bowlers that they had knowledge of the plan.
Warner, who retired from international cricket in 2024, said in a video statement on Instagram: "It's been eight years since I spoke on this topic. And Ussie, I throw my full support behind you.
"I thank you for what you've done. It's 100% accurate what you've said. Now everyone knows the truth."
Warner said the investigation process following the incident was "rushed and botched".

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