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Khawaja: Entire Australia team knew about ball-tampering scandal

Former Australia opener Usman Khawaja has claimed that the side's entire dressing room knew about the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town in 2018.

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 9:10 PM
Khawaja: Entire Australia team knew about ball-tampering scandal
Key Things to Know
  • Usman Khawaja claims Australia's entire dressing room knew about the 2018 ball-tampering plot in South Africa.
  • Cricket Australia previously asserted that only Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were aware.
  • Khawaja revealed that ball-tampering tactics were initially discussed during the second Test in Port Elizabeth.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Australia batter Usman Khawaja has claimed that Australia's entire dressing room was aware of the ball-tampering incident in Cape Town in 2018. Speaking ahead of the release of his book 'Sabr', Khawaja stated that the full squad knew about the plot, contradicting Cricket Australia's official findings that only Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft were involved.

Smith and Warner were suspended for one year, while Bancroft received a nine-month ban following the scandal. Khawaja noted that the squad first discussed ball-tampering during the second Test in Port Elizabeth and claimed that incoming coach Justin Langer helped restore humility to the Australian team afterward.

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