Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday (Nov 10) ruled out reopening the investigation into the Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal, saying he did not see "any compelling reason" for a new probe. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography Sabr that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number of players.&nbsp;The book, released last Tuesday, has reignited the debate over the cheating controversy, in which Australian players were caught using sandpaper to make the ball swing against South Africa. Greenberg said he would consider Khawaja's revelations -- which were on Monday backed as "100 percent accurate" by fellow opener David Warner -- but said there was no need for further action.&nbsp;"We don't see any compelling reason to open the investigation or revisit this again," he told radio station SEN. "I don't think there's anything that can be gained from that."&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/starc-responds-khawaja-sandpapergate-claims-recollection-has-not-changed-1794306509075">Mitchell Starc hits back at Usman Khawaja’s sandpaper claims: ‘We Weren’t Aware’</a>&nbsp;Captain Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace after the ball tampering was exposed. A Cricket Australia investigation found they were the only three players with prior knowledge of the plot. But Khawaja, who retired this year after 88 Tests, tells a different story in a chapter dedicated to the scandal in his book "Sabr".<h3>‘It was all of us’</h3>"It was all of us. Not the batters, not the bowlers, not the staff. All of us," he told the Sydney Morning Herald at the weekend ahead of the book's release this week.&nbsp;Pat Cummins, now Australia captain, and fellow bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all denied publicly in 2021 that they knew about the plot. Darren Lehmann, who was head coach at the time, has also denied there was widespread knowledge among the players. But close friend Warner on Monday released an Instagram video where he said he agreed with Khawaja's version of events.&nbsp;"Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done," said Warner, who was suspended for 12 months from cricket and received a life ban from any future captaincy or leadership roles for his part in the scandal. "It's 100 percent accurate what you've said. Now everyone knows the truth. It's out there. People wanted to know it. You've come out and said it," he said.&nbsp;"This isn't about reopening old wounds," added Warner, who retired in 2024 after 112 Tests for Australia. "It's about acknowledging that some wounds never properly healed. I stand with my brother Usman Khawaja.&nbsp;"Speaking your truth takes courage, especially when people would rather you stay silent."&nbsp;Smith was banned for a year and sacked as captain over his part in the furore during the third Test in Cape Town. Bancroft was slapped with a nine-month ban.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg rules out reopening the Sandpapergate investigation despite Usman Khawaja's book claims and David Warner's backing, stating there is no compelling reason for a new probe.

Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg on Tuesday (Nov 10) ruled out reopening the investigation into the Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal, saying he did not see "any compelling reason" for a new probe. Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography Sabr that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number of players. The book, released last Tuesday, has reignited the debate over the cheating controversy, in which Australian players were caught using sandpaper to make the ball swing against South Africa. Greenberg said he would consider Khawaja's revelations -- which were on Monday backed as "100 percent accurate" by fellow opener David Warner -- but said there was no need for further action. "We don't see any compelling reason to open the investigation or revisit this again," he told radio station SEN. "I don't think there's anything that can be gained from that." Also read| Mitchell Starc hits back at Usman Khawaja’s sandpaper claims: ‘We Weren’t Aware’ Captain Steve Smith, his deputy Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace after the ball tampering was exposed. A Cricket Australia investigation found they were the only three players with prior knowledge of the plot. But Khawaja, who retired this year after 88 Tests, tells a different story in a chapter dedicated to the scandal in his book "Sabr". ‘It was all of us’ "It was all of us. Not the batters, not the bowlers, not the staff. All of us," he told the Sydney Morning Herald at the weekend ahead of the book's release this week. Pat Cummins, now Australia captain, and fellow bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all denied publicly in 2021 that they knew about the plot. Darren Lehmann, who was head coach at the time, has also denied there was widespread knowledge among the players. But close friend Warner on Monday released an Instagram video where he said he agreed with Khawaja's version of events. "Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you. I thank you for what you've done," said Warner, who was suspended for 12 months from cricket and received a life ban from any future captaincy or leadership roles for his part in the scandal. "It's 100 percent accurate what you've said. Now everyone knows the truth. It's out there. People wanted to know it. You've come out and said it," he said. "This isn't about reopening old wounds," added Warner, who retired in 2024 after 112 Tests for Australia. "It's about acknowledging that some wounds never properly healed. I stand with my brother Usman Khawaja. "Speaking your truth takes courage, especially when people would rather you stay silent." Smith was banned for a year and sacked as captain over his part in the furore during the third Test in Cape Town. Bancroft was slapped with a nine-month ban.

Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg rules out reopening the Sandpapergate investigation despite Usman Khawaja's book claims and David Warner's backing, stating there is no compelling reason for a new probe.

Cricket Australia CEO refuses to reopen sandpaper gate investigation after Khawaja’s claims

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has denied being aware of sandpaper being used to alter the ball’s condition during the infamous 2018 Cape Town Test against South Africa, which made headlines for the wrong reasons.&nbsp;Replying to the fresh controversy sparked by Usman Khawaja, whose autobiography Sabr dropped shocking revelations around sandpapergate, claiming playing members were aware of it, Starc insists his recollection has not changed, referring to the Aussie bowling quartet, including himself, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, denying any involvement in this episode in a joint statement released in 2021.&nbsp;The four came out in public clarifying their stance after Cameron Bancroft, one of the three players, including then-captain Steve Smith and opener David Warner, who faced suspensions for their involvement, claimed that the incident was ‘self-explanatory’ in an interview to The Guardian.&nbsp;Starc said he is unlikely to read Khawaja’s autobiography, adding that the nature of his future relationship with his former teammate is in doubt.&nbsp;"I haven't really paid much attention to it, to be fair," Starc said. "Obviously, there's differing opinions of eight years ago. We were heavily grilled through the process at the time, and since, and I guess I won't speak on behalf of the bowlers, but where I stand, my opinion hasn't changed. My recollection hasn't changed from what we said in 2021."&nbsp;When asked about his thoughts on if the whole team knew about the whole incident, Starc said, "That's obviously in a book. That's for someone to explain further. As far as our statement said [in 2021], we weren't aware of anything being taken onto the field. We saw it on the big screen in Cape Town.&nbsp;"As I said before, I'll stick to what I said five years ago, what I said at the time, eight years ago. Clearly, there's different versions from different people, and I'll leave it where I left it back then,” he continued.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/it-s-100-per-cent-accurate-david-warner-backs-khawaja-s-claims-on-sandpaper-scandal-1794210723885">‘It’s 100 per cent accurate’: David Warner backs Khawaja’s claims on sandpaper scandal</a>&nbsp;When further asked if Khawaja’s claims of the Australian team using the sandpaper during the second Test in Port Elizabeth were true, the premier quick said, "That [Cape Town] is the first I was aware of any of that taking place … I'll leave that one for the author to explain."&nbsp;Speaking on his latest communication with Khawaja in recent days, Starc said the two haven’t spoken in a while, adding that any future communication between the two ‘is up to him (Khawaja).’&nbsp;Meanwhile, Khawaja released his book shortly after Australia returned home from the away tour of South Africa, where they conceded the three-match Test series 2-1 despite winning the series opener at Kingsmead in Durban.&nbsp;"Before you even start to think about royalties and book sales, I have to sell so many books for royalties to kick in," Khawaja said in an Instagram video to mark the publication day of the book.&nbsp;"I don't think I will ever get there. And even if it does, it's pennies. With all due respect, guys, I played cricket for a long time. I am very fortunate. I don't need the money. This has never been about commercial gain, so whatever you want to feel that's up to you, but these are the facts."

Mitchell Starc responds to Usman Khawaja's autobiography claims regarding sandpapergate, maintaining that his recollection has not changed since the Aussie bowlers' 2021 statement.

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has denied being aware of sandpaper being used to alter the ball’s condition during the infamous 2018 Cape Town Test against South Africa, which made headlines for the wrong reasons. Replying to the fresh controversy sparked by Usman Khawaja, whose autobiography Sabr dropped shocking revelations around sandpapergate, claiming playing members were aware of it, Starc insists his recollection has not changed, referring to the Aussie bowling quartet, including himself, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon, denying any involvement in this episode in a joint statement released in 2021. The four came out in public clarifying their stance after Cameron Bancroft, one of the three players, including then-captain Steve Smith and opener David Warner, who faced suspensions for their involvement, claimed that the incident was ‘self-explanatory’ in an interview to The Guardian. Starc said he is unlikely to read Khawaja’s autobiography, adding that the nature of his future relationship with his former teammate is in doubt. "I haven't really paid much attention to it, to be fair," Starc said. "Obviously, there's differing opinions of eight years ago. We were heavily grilled through the process at the time, and since, and I guess I won't speak on behalf of the bowlers, but where I stand, my opinion hasn't changed. My recollection hasn't changed from what we said in 2021." When asked about his thoughts on if the whole team knew about the whole incident, Starc said, "That's obviously in a book. That's for someone to explain further. As far as our statement said [in 2021], we weren't aware of anything being taken onto the field. We saw it on the big screen in Cape Town. "As I said before, I'll stick to what I said five years ago, what I said at the time, eight years ago. Clearly, there's different versions from different people, and I'll leave it where I left it back then,” he continued. Also read| ‘It’s 100 per cent accurate’: David Warner backs Khawaja’s claims on sandpaper scandal When further asked if Khawaja’s claims of the Australian team using the sandpaper during the second Test in Port Elizabeth were true, the premier quick said, "That [Cape Town] is the first I was aware of any of that taking place … I'll leave that one for the author to explain." Speaking on his latest communication with Khawaja in recent days, Starc said the two haven’t spoken in a while, adding that any future communication between the two ‘is up to him (Khawaja).’ Meanwhile, Khawaja released his book shortly after Australia returned home from the away tour of South Africa, where they conceded the three-match Test series 2-1 despite winning the series opener at Kingsmead in Durban. "Before you even start to think about royalties and book sales, I have to sell so many books for royalties to kick in," Khawaja said in an Instagram video to mark the publication day of the book. "I don't think I will ever get there. And even if it does, it's pennies. With all due respect, guys, I played cricket for a long time. I am very fortunate. I don't need the money. This has never been about commercial gain, so whatever you want to feel that's up to you, but these are the facts."

Mitchell Starc responds to Usman Khawaja's autobiography claims regarding sandpapergate, maintaining that his recollection has not changed since the Aussie bowlers' 2021 statement.

Mitchell Starc hits back at Usman Khawaja’s sandpaper claims: ‘We Weren’t Aware’

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Cricket Australia CEO refuses to reopen sandpaper gate investigation after Khawaja’s claims

Mitchell Starc hits back at Usman Khawaja’s sandpaper claims: ‘We Weren’t Aware’