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'CA did not interview Josh Hazlewood, Starc or Lyon': David Warner makes fresh bombshell claim on ball-tampering, accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover up'
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What Happened?
David Warner has accused Cricket Australia of covering up details of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, claiming they did not interview key players during their investigation.
Key points
- Warner claims CA did not interview Hazlewood, Starc, or Lyon during the 2018 investigation.
- He alleges CA aimed to blame specific players from the start.
- Warner's comments follow accusations made by Usman Khawaja in his memoir.
- Cummins dismissed Khawaja's claims as 'complete and utter nonsense'.
- Warner and Steve Smith received one-year bans, while Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months.
Key insights
- If Warner's claims are substantiated, it may lead to calls for a re-examination of the 2018 investigation.
- The controversy could affect the reputations of the players involved and Cricket Australia.
- This situation highlights ongoing tensions within the Australian cricket team regarding accountability.
Why it matters
Warner's allegations could impact public perception of Cricket Australia's integrity.
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Source
Times of India
