India, Nov. 10 -- Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has stood by his earlier position on the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, rejecting suggestions that more players were aware of the ball-tampering plan than those who were punished. His comments come after former teammate Usman Khawaja made fresh revelations in his autobiography, claiming that the incident involved more people than the three players who faced suspensions.

Starc, who was part of Australia's bowling attack during the controversial South Africa tour, has maintained that he had no knowledge of sandpaper being brought onto the field to alter the ball's condition. The left-arm pacer said his understanding of the incident remains unchanged from 2021, when Australia's establishe...