Starc denies knowledge of sandpaper incident during match
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
Mitchell Starc stated he was unaware of any sandpaper being taken onto the field during a match. He reiterated his position from previous statements made five years ago. The comments come amid ongoing discussions surrounding the controversy that has followed Australian cricket since the incident in 2018. Starc's clarification appears aimed at addressing lingering speculation regarding player knowledge and involvement.
- •Mitchell Starc denies awareness of sandpaper incident on-field
- •Starc references his previous statements from five years ago
- •Ongoing discourse regarding the impact on Australian cricket
- •Statement aims to clarify player involvement amid speculation
- 8:05 AMESPNcricinfo — 'We weren't aware' - Starc denies knowledge of taking sandpaper onto the field
""As I said before, I'll stick to what I said five years ago, what I said at the time, eight years ago"
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