# Sandpapergate: Starc and Healy on 2018 ball-tampering

> Alyssa Healy says she's 'slightly conflicted' about renewed Sandpapergate claims involving Mitchell Starc.
- Title: Sandpapergate: Starc and Healy on 2018 ball-tampering
- Summary: Alyssa Healy says she's 'slightly conflicted' about renewed Sandpapergate claims involving Mitchell Starc.
- Keywords: sandpapergate, mitchell starc, alyssa healy, cricket, australian cricket, ball-tampering, usman khawaja, cricket australia, todd greenberg, Yahoo Sports
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/fresh-sandpapergate-storm-puts-mitchell-160000633.html
- Published: 2026-11-10T16:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sandpapergate, mitchell starc, alyssa healy, cricket, australian cricket, ball-tampering, usman khawaja, cricket australia, todd greenberg, sports
## Sandpapergate scandal returns
Fresh claims from former batter Usman Khawaja reignite debate over 2018 ball-tampering controversy.
## Mitchell Starc denies involvement
Starc rejects Khawaja's claims, standing by 2021 joint statement with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon.
## Alyssa Healy's stance
Healy admits feeling 'slightly conflicted' about renewed Sandpapergate allegations involving Starc.

> I feel slightly conflicted, and I'm in the middle of it.
## Khawaja's revelations
Khawaja claims Australian Test team knew about sandpaper use during 2018 Cape Town Test and second Test.
## Cricket Australia's response
Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg says they have no interest in reopening Sandpapergate after eight years.
## Healy urges empathy
Healy calls for understanding of emotional toll on those reliving Sandpapergate memories.
## Key takeaway

Alyssa Healy admits feeling 'slightly conflicted' over fresh Sandpapergate allegations involving Mitchell Starc.