Usman Khawaja recently alleged that the entire Australian team knew about the use of sandpaper to alter the ball's condition during the South Africa tour, including in the Test before the infamous Cape Town match. His claims have reopened questions about Cricket Australia's investigation and the punishments handed to Steve Smith, Warner and Cameron Bancroft.
The former Australia opener has detailed his account in his autobiography, Sabr. He also explained that he had wanted the responsibility to be accepted collectively from the beginning rather than allowing three individuals to carry the consequences. In his view, the penalties left Warner, Smith and Bancroft facing years of public criticism while the wider circumstances remained unaddressed.
David Warner breaks silence on Usman Khawaja's Sandpaper Gate claims
David Warner had largely stayed away from public discussion of the scandal for eight years. However, Khawaja's latest revelations prompted the former Australia opener to address the controversy directly through a video shared on Instagram on Monday, November 9.
"Hi everyone, it's been eight years since I've spoken on this topic and Uzzi, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done. It's 100% accurate what you've said.
"Uzzi wrote down every single thing from that day on. Uzzi, thank you. Now this whole interview process was rushed and botched. Uzzi was sitting next to Cameron Bancroft. Uzzi was not interviewed. How is that a thorough investigation? It baffles me," David Warner added.
Lies will eventually get out - David Warner
The former opener said he had explained the events to his children and emphasised the importance of telling the truth. Warner also acknowledged the impact the controversy had on his family and those of Smith and Bancroft.
He added that he had to explain the incident to his daughters, including his 12-year-old Ivy, after they questioned the television footage and the attention surrounding their family.
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