Breaking: Warner says Khawaja's ball-tampering claim '100 per cent accurate'

David Warner has expressed his support for Usman Khawaja following the latter's recent comments regarding the Cape Town ball-tampering scandal. According to The Age, Warner thanked Khawaja for telling the truth about the incident. In an Instagram video, Warner stated he stands with Khawaja, noting that speaking one's truth requires courage and that the passage of time does not replace the need for accountability. ABC News reports that Warner is also slamming Cricket Australia’s investigation into the matter.

Khawaja recently told the Sydney Morning Herald that the incident involved everyone, including batters, bowlers, and staff. These comments have drawn mixed reactions. The Indian Express reports that Nic Maddison accused Khawaja of using the incident as a marketing strategy to sell his autobiography, Sabr, suggesting the timing coincides with the Christmas period.

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