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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.
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Warner claims Cummins 'threw Uzzie under the bus'

David Warner claims on Fox Cricket that Pat Cummins threw Usman Khawaja under the bus in his press conference on Friday.

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Australian Financial Review broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
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