Usman Khawaja and David Warner pose with the ICC Test mace (Credit: ICC)
\n\nUsman Khawaja's allegations that the entire Australian team was involved in the infamous ball-tampering incident, often referred to as 'Sandpapergate', which broke out in March 2018, have been supported by David Warner. Warner, Steve Smith, and Cameron Bancroft were thought to be the only Australian players implicated in the misconduct for many years. But according to Khawaja's most recent book, 'Sabr', the entire team knew about the incident. The Australian team's coach at the time, Darren Lehmann, refuted Khawaja's allegations. Warner's support, though, gives the story a fresh angle. The former opener called Khawaja's disclosures "100% accurate." He also questioned the eight-year-old investigation.
\n\n"It’s been eight years since I spoke on this topic. And Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you’ve done. What you’ve said is 100 percent accurate. Everyone knows the truth. It’s out there. People wanted to know it. You’ve come out and said it. And now people are asking ‘why eight years on?’ Because you’re selling a book?” Warner said on his Instagram.
\n\n“This is Usman’s story. This is what Usman believes. Uzzie wrote down every single…
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