Cricket Australia has ruled out reopening the investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal known as "Sandpapergate," despite recent claims by former Test opener Usman Khawaja.
The governing body confirmed it will not revisit the inquiry that led to lengthy bans for Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft following the Cape Town Test against South Africa.
Khawaja, who was part of the Australian squad at the time, had suggested there were unanswered questions about the affair. His former teammate David Warner publicly supported Khawaja's position, adding weight to calls for a fresh examination.
However, Cricket Australia maintains the matter has been thoroughly investigated and concluded, with all sanctions served. The decision closes the door on one of cricket's most controversial episodes, which damaged the sport's reputation in Australia and internationally.
