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Michael Vaughan mocks Usman Khawaja over ball-tampering remarks

Michael Vaughan mocks Usman Khawaja over ball-tampering remarks
World Sports · 21:58:07 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has taken a sarcastic swipe at Australia's Usman Khawaja after the batsman revisited the 2018 ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket.

Khawaja recently spoke about the incident, which saw then-captain Steve Smith, vice-captain David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft sanctioned for their roles in altering the ball during a Test match in South Africa.

Vaughan, known for his outspoken commentary, responded on social media with a blunt remark implying that Khawaja's comments were stating the obvious.

The exchange has reignited debate over the scandal's legacy and the culture within Australian cricket at the time.

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