Former Australian batsman David Warner has broken his silence on Usman Khawaja’s Sandpapergate revelations, thanking his former opening partner for revealing the truth.

Eight years on from one of the darkest chapters in cricketing history, Australian Cricket has once again been thrown into crisis by the 2018 tour, with Khawaja asserting the entire team knew about the plot.

One of the chief architects of the scandal, Warner, who was banned for 12 months for his role as vice-captain, has said it was about time the truth finally came out.

“It’s been eight years since I’ve spoken on this topic, and Uzzie, I throw my full support behind you,” he said in a video posted to his Instagram.

“I thank you for what you’ve done; it’s 100 per cent accurate what you’ve said, now everyone knows the truth.

“This is for everyone in Australia; it’s been the question everyone has been asking. Uzzie wrote down every single thing from that day on; you said how it is, and it’s 100 per cent accurate.

“It’s been a tough time for my family and for Steven (Smith) and Cameron (Bancroft), no doubt, but this is what needed to come out; I fully support that.”

Australia’s bowlers, including current captain Pat Cummins, have always denied any knowledge of the use of sandpaper during the match, which was also the official position of Cricket Australia.

While not calling out anyone by name, Warner said the investigation of the incident was ‘botched’ by those in charge.

“We’re not here to point fingers, and we’re not opening old wounds. It’s about accountability, transparency, ensuring that the truth is properly examined,” he continued.

“Now, this whole interview process was rushed and botched, but Uzzie was sitting next to Cameron Bancroft. Uzzie was not interviewed; how is that a thorough investigation? It baffles me.

“There were a lot of statements and inaccuracies over the last eight years that were out in the media, by people, and there were a lot of people who stayed silent.”

Warner also defended those criticising Khawaja over the timing of his comments ahead of the release of his autobiography Sabr tomorrow.

“Perhaps it’s time people stopped scrutinising the person asking for accountability and start asking those responsible for the investigation to provide it,” he said.

“One thing I told my girls was to tell the truth because lies will eventually get out.

“This is Usman’s story; this is what Usman believes. Uzzie, thank you.”