📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Osman Ishaque
Sports
Osman Khawaja's New Claims Rekindle 2018 Sandpapergate Scandal in Australian Cricket
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 03:32 PM
👁 13
Former Australian cricketer Osman Khawaja has resurfaced the 2018 Sandpapergate controversy with fresh allegations, sparking renewed debate within the cricket community.
The 2018 Sandpapergate controversy, which saw the Australian cricket team accused of tampering with the ball during a Test series, remains a flashpoint in cricket history.
In recent weeks, former Australian batsman Osman Khawaja has brought fresh allegations to light, suggesting that the ball‑tampering episode was part of a broader conspiracy involving team management.
Khawaja claims he was approached by senior officials to assist in the tampering process, a claim that has not been substantiated by any official investigation. The former player’s statements have reignited debate among fans, commentators and cricket authorities.
Cricket Australia has reiterated that it conducted a thorough inquiry into the 2018 incident and found no evidence of wrongdoing by any player or staff member. The board has urged the public to rely on the findings of the official report.
Despite the lack of formal charges, Khawaja’s revelations have prompted media outlets and social media users to revisit the 2018 scandal, with many calling for a fresh review of the evidence.
In recent weeks, former Australian batsman Osman Khawaja has brought fresh allegations to light, suggesting that the ball‑tampering episode was part of a broader conspiracy involving team management.
Khawaja claims he was approached by senior officials to assist in the tampering process, a claim that has not been substantiated by any official investigation. The former player’s statements have reignited debate among fans, commentators and cricket authorities.
Cricket Australia has reiterated that it conducted a thorough inquiry into the 2018 incident and found no evidence of wrongdoing by any player or staff member. The board has urged the public to rely on the findings of the official report.
Despite the lack of formal charges, Khawaja’s revelations have prompted media outlets and social media users to revisit the 2018 scandal, with many calling for a fresh review of the evidence.