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David Warner and Stuart Broad's Father Criticize Darren Lehmann Over Sandpapergate Comments

David Warner and Stuart Broad's Father Criticize Darren Lehmann Over Sandpapergate Comments
World Sports · 23:56:04 - Saturday, 14 November 2026

Former Australia opener David Warner and Chris Broad, father of England fast bowler Stuart Broad, have criticized former Australia coach Darren Lehmann over his recent comments regarding the 2018 ball-tampering scandal known as Sandpapergate.

The pair accused Lehmann of hypocrisy following his remarks about the incident that led to bans for Warner, Steve Smith, and Cameron Bancroft. Warner, who served a one-year suspension, and Broad senior, a former England batsman and match referee, both responded publicly to Lehmann's statements.

The fallout from the Cape Town Test continues to reverberate in cricket circles, with former players and officials offering differing perspectives on the affair.

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