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Cricket Australia rules out fresh probe into 2018 ball-tampering scandal
Cricket Australia's chief executive has dismissed calls for another investigation into the infamous 2018 ball-tampering incident, despite recent claims that knowledge of the scheme was more widespread than previously acknowledged.
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Melbourne — Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg has closed the door on reopening its investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, commonly known as 'Sandpapergate', maintaining that the matter has been adequately addressed.
Greenberg's stance comes after recent comments from players Usman Khawaja and David Warner suggesting that awareness of the incident extended beyond the three individuals initially sanctioned. Warner and fellow former captain Steve Smith were suspended, while bowler Cameron Bancroft received a shorter ban following the scandal during a Test series in South Africa.
Despite suggestions that institutional knowledge of the ball-tampering plot may have been broader than originally investigated, Greenberg indicated that Cricket Australia considers the episode firmly in its past. The governing body had previously conducted an inquiry into the matter, resulting in the high-profile suspensions that sent shockwaves through Australian cricket.
The renewed attention to the scandal reflects ongoing debate within cricket circles about accountability and transparency in the sport. However, with Greenberg's definitive statement, prospects of a formal reinvestigation appear unlikely in the near term.