Usman Khawaja admits ball-tampering culture among Victoria in Sheffield Shield

Usman Khawaja has revealed details about the ball-tampering culture during his time in the Sheffield Shield. In excerpts from his upcoming autobiography 'Sabr,' Khawaja claims that the Victorian team was among the most skilled at manipulating the ball, employing various techniques including using super glue. He stated that while he never scratched the ball himself, he was aware of the practices and felt complicit by not opposing them. These admissions come shortly before his book's release on November 10, which also touches on Australia's high-profile Sandpapergate scandal, suggesting a potential normalization of tampering in cricket.

• 5:13 AMYahoo Sports — 'Was very normal': Usman Khawaja claims Victorians were Sheffield Shield's 'best' at ball-tampering, admits he was complicit