{
  "id": 18916500,
  "title": "‘I haven’t thrown anyone under the bus’: Usman Khawaja hits back amid Sandpapergate row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/i-havent-thrown-anyone-under-the-bus-usman-khawaja-hits-back-amid",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T10:43:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/haven-t-thrown-anyone-under-104300432.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sandpapergate scandal, involving ball-tampering during the 2018 Test series against South Africa, has resurfaced following new revelations from cricketer Usman Khawaja. In his upcoming autobiography, Khawaja claims the entire team was aware of the ball-tampering attempts, not just the three players who faced punishment. This assertion sparked reactions from former Australian coach Darren Lehmann and ex-England captain Michael Vaughan. Khawaja addressed the controversy on social media, stating he would not retract his claims despite the media's interpretation. He emphasized that the responsibility for the incident should be shared by the whole team. Khawaja also revealed that two teammates were opposed to the idea of collective responsibility, further fueling the controversy. The latest revelations have reignited questions about the dark episode in Australian cricket history, with Khawaja maintaining that responsibility extended beyond the formally punished players.",
  "summary": "In his autobiography, Usman Khawaja reveals that the entire Australian cricket team was aware of the ball-tampering incident during their 2018 tour of South Africa. He addressed claims that he kept this information hidden for personal benefit, emphasizing his desire for collective accountability. Khawaja voiced disappointment in teammates unwilling to accept shared responsibility. His comments…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}