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Usman Khawaja Clarifies Ball-Tampering Comments, Sides with Warner, Smith and Bancroft

Usman Khawaja Clarifies Ball-Tampering Comments, Sides with Warner, Smith and Bancroft
World Sports · 10:09:44 - Wednesday, 11 November 2026

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has clarified his recent remarks regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, stating that David Warner, Steve Smith, and Cameron Bancroft are "the victims, not us." Khawaja's comments come as he reiterated support for his former teammates who served sanctions for their roles in the Cape Town incident. The batsman emphasized that the trio have paid a heavy price and deserve empathy rather than continued criticism.

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