Warner backs Khawaja's sandpaper claims as Australia's players face fresh questions over ball tampering

Summary

Former Australia vice-captain David Warner has broken his eight-year silence to say it is "100% accurate" that every player knew of the sandpaper plot. In a social media video shared on Monday evening, Warner gave "full support" to former teammate Usman Khawaja and said Cricket Australia's investigation was "rushed and botched". Test captain Pat Cummins is expected to face questioning this week.

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1. The Guardian

   9 Nov 2026, 09:08 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that David Warner has said it is "100% accurate" that every player knew of the sandpaper plot, gave Usman Khawaja "full support", said Cricket Australia's investigation was "rushed and botched", and that Test captain Pat Cummins is expected to face questioning this week.