‘He surely knew all about it’: Chris Broad takes aim at Darren Lehmann as Sandpapergate row erupts again
Chris Broad has harshly criticised Darren Lehmann for seemingly being oblivious to the ball-tampering scandal of 2018. Usman Khawaja, a former Australian player, has disclosed in his autobiography that the entire team was aware of the misconduct during their tour of South Africa. Broad insists that Lehmann must be held accountable for his ignorance in this matter, sparking renewed discussion…
Former England cricketer and match referee Chris Broad has harshly criticized former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann in relation to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. Broad questioned Lehmann's lack of awareness of the incident and his subsequent lack of accountability. This comes after revelations by former Australian batter Usman Khawaja, who revealed in his upcoming autobiography that the entire Australian squad knew about the ball-tampering during the tour of South Africa.
Broad accused Lehmann, who was the team's coach at the time, of having knowledge of the situation and not being held responsible. Broad also recalled Lehmann's past criticism of his son, Stuart Broad, during the 2013 Ashes series. Khawaja's revelations reignite the Sandpapergate debate, with the controversy originating during the third Test against South Africa in March 2018 when Cameron Bancroft attempted to alter the ball using sandpaper.
The subsequent bans and suspensions, combined with Australia's win in the third Test, helped them regain the Ashes. Broad's comments have also garnered support from former Australia opener David Warner, who expressed agreement with Broad's stance on Lehmann's handling of the scandal.
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