Starc stands by version of 2018 sandpapergate as Warner backs Khawaja

Mitchell Starc, David Warner and Usman Khawaja were involved in a renewed row over the 2018 ball-tampering incident, with Starc once again reaffirming his stance since 2021 and Warner backing Khawaja's assertions.

Warner labelled Khawaja's assertions "the truth" and said he was disappointed by the lack of in-depth scrutiny during Cricket Australia's initial probe.

Starc denied any involvement or knowledge of the tampering and insisted the bowlers were kept in the dark about the matter.