Former bowling coach accused of advising Smith and Bancroft to hide sandpaper in 2018 ball-tampering scandal

Usman Khawaja's memoir contains revelations that former bowling coach David Saker allegedly counseled Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft to conceal the use of sandpaper during the 2018 Australian ball-tampering scandal.

Khawaja's memoir alleges the conspiracy involved the broader team and says Saker reportedly pushed for innovative approaches to achieve reverse swing, with exchanges that provide a glimpse into the team's mentality at the time.