Usman Khawaja, former Australian cricketer, has spoken out regarding his role in revisiting the 2018 ball-tampering incident known as 'Sandpapergate'.
Ahead of his autobiography's release, Khawaja clarified that his comments about the scandal implicating the whole team weren't aimed at blaming anyone specifically.
In his book, Khawaja states it wasn't just Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft who were aware of the tactics.
He emphasized that the team should take collective responsibility for the incident, noting that Smith, Warner, and Bancroft faced the public fallout.
The former batsman addressed claims about using the scandal to promote his book, explaining his initial reluctance to speak due to team loyalty.
Khawaja shared that he almost went public previously but was persuaded otherwise by teammates and coaches.
Having recently retired, he felt free to address the events candidly, focusing on the collective accountability of the squad rather than individual blame.
