{
  "id": 19298975,
  "title": "Sandpapergate row: Starc stands by his version despite Warner backing Khawaja",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/sandpapergate-row-starc-stands-by-his-version-despite-warner-backing",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-10T06:31:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/we-werent-aware-mitchell-starc-stands-by-his-version-of-sandpapergate-despite-david-warner-backing-usman-khawaja/articleshow/135701846.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Mitchell Starc has once again addressed the controversy surrounding the 2018 ball-tampering incident, reaffirming his stance since 2021. Meanwhile, David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's assertions, labeling them as the truth. He expressed his disappointment over the lack of in-depth scrutiny during Cricket Australia's initial probe. Starc denied any involvement or knowledge of the tampering,…",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Usman Khawaja book name: Release date, Sandpapergate and what to expect from ex-Australia star's 'explosive' book",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/usman-khawaja-book-name-release-date-sandpapergate-and-what-to-expect",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:50:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "ESPNcricinfo",
        "title": "'100% accurate' - Warner throws his support behind Khawaja on sandpapergate revelations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/100-accurate-warner-throws-his-support-behind-khawaja-on",
        "published": "2026-11-09T08:14:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Warner backs Khawaja’s Sandpapergate account, calls Cricket Australia probe ‘rushed and botched’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/warner-backs-khawajas-sandpapergate-account-calls-cricket-australia",
        "published": "2026-11-09T09:42:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}