{
  "id": 19112730,
  "title": "Warner stands with Khawaja for speaking up on Sandpaper Gate: ‘Wounds never properly healed’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/warner-stands-with-khawaja-for-speaking-up-on-sandpaper-gate-wounds",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T07:37:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/warner-khawaja-sandpaper-gate-10956195/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Recent comments by Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja regarding the Sandpaper Gate incident have sparked debate. Khawaja stated that \"It was all of us\" in the matter, drawing mixed reactions. Former Australian Test opener Nic Maddison criticized Khawaja for potentially using the incident to promote his autobiography. However, David Warner defended Khawaja, stating that \"This isn’t about reopening old wounds. It’s about acknowledging that some wounds never properly healed.\" Warner, along with current Test vice-captain Steven Smith and Cameron Bancroft, faced consequences for supporting Khawaja. Khawaja explained that his decision to speak out was a promise he made to childhood friend David Warner and a commitment to tell the truth. He expressed no regret for speaking up on behalf of all cricketers.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "David Warner defends Khawaja's stance on Sandpaper Gate.",
    "Warner, Smith, and Bancroft faced consequences for supporting Khawaja.",
    "Khawaja spoke out as promised to childhood friend David Warner."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Khawaja's decision to address the Sandpaper Gate incident shifts the conversation from individual punishment toward a collective acknowledgment of the lasting psychological impact on the entire Australian cricketing group.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "'It's 100% accurate': Warner backs Khawaja's 'Sandpapergate' claims",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/its-100-accurate-warner-backs-khawajas-sandpapergate-claims",
        "published": "2026-11-09T07:18:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ABC News",
        "title": "Breaking: Warner says Khawaja's ball-tampering claim '100 per cent accurate'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/breaking-warner-says-khawajas-ball-tampering-claim-100-per-cent",
        "published": "2026-11-09T07:38:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}