Usman Khawaja says Steve Smith talked him out of sharing blame for sandpaper plot
The Independent ·
Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann denied Khawaja’s claims of widespread knowledge of the 2018 incident in Cape Town.
Usman Khawaja defends timing of sandpaper revelations, says Steve Smith 'wanted to take the blame'
Former Australia coach Darren Lehmann denied Khawaja’s claims of widespread knowledge of the 2018 incident in Cape Town.
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Usman Khawaja defends timing of sandpaper revelations, says Steve Smith 'wanted to take the blame'
ABC News Australia ·
Usman Khawaja has revealed Steve Smith talked him out of going public with claims of widespread knowledge around ball-tampering during the 2018 saga.