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Coach says Bancroft will 'let bat do the talking' after Khawaja bombshell

Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal have sent shock waves through Australian cricket, casting doubt on exactly who knew what.

Coach says Bancroft will 'let bat do the talking' after Khawaja bombshell

Western Australia coach Beau Casson has praised Cameron Bancroft's professionalism following the recent revelation about the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering incident. Usman Khawaja disclosed that the entire squad was aware of the plot, but only three players were found guilty: Bancroft, David Warner, and Steve Smith. Bancroft was banned for nine months, while Warner and Smith received a year-long ban.

Despite this, Khawaja urged the team to take collective responsibility instead of singling out the three individuals. Western Australia will face Victoria in a Sheffield Shield match at the MCG on Wednesday.

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