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David Warner Slams Pat Cummins over Usman Khawaja Remarks: 'Very Disappointed'
Warner backed Khawaja’s autobiography and said Cummins dismissed the claims too quickly, reigniting debate over the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
On Friday, David Warner criticized Australia Test captain Pat Cummins for dismissing Usman Khawaja's claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, accusing Cummins of throwing Khawaja 'under the bus'.
Khawaja's autobiography alleges the entire Australian team knew about the ball-tampering plot in South Africa in 2018, contradicting Cricket Australia's official narrative that only Warner, Steve Smith, and Cam Bancroft were aware.
Warner defended Khawaja while commentating in Perth, labeling the original investigation 'botched' and stating he, Smith, and Bancroft have paid a 'life punishment' for the scandal.
Cummins rejected the allegations as 'complete and utter nonsense' during a Friday press conference, insisting there was no team meeting regarding collective responsibility or illegal methods.
Tensions in Australian cricket have intensified as the dispute escalates, with Warner addressing Cummins' claims while commentating for Fox Cricket between Australia and England.