Who said what as Khawaja autobiography revives Sandpapergate
- On Friday, Australia captain Pat Cummins will hold a press conference in Sydney to address ball-tampering allegations made by Usman Khawaja, which have reopened the 2018 sandpaper scandal.
- Khawaja's new autobiography, Sabr, claims knowledge of the sandpaper plot was widespread within the team and coaching staff, contradicting the narrative that only three players were involved.
- Mitchell Starc reiterated earlier this week that the bowling quartet had no knowledge of tampering, while David Warner publicly backed Khawaja's claims, suggesting the coach also knew.
- Cricket Australia confirmed it will not reopen an investigation, as interim chairman David Boon defended Cummins, labeling him an 'exemplary captain' with the team's full confidence.
- Simon Longstaff, author of the 2018 cricket culture review, noted he may have been lied to if the allegations are true, highlighting potential impact on the sport's integrity.
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Who said what as Khawaja autobiography revives Sandpapergate
SYDNEY, Nov 12 : Former Australia batsman Usman Khawaja's new autobiography "Sabr" has triggered calls for another investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering incident in the third test against South Africa at Newlands in Cape Town. Steve Smith and David Warner, the then Australia captain and vice-captain, we
Sandpaper Gate: Pat Cummins to address Khawaja's claims
Cricket Australia chairman David Boon has publicly backed Test captain Pat Cummins, stating his job is not under threat despite renewed allegations from Usman Khawaja's book regarding prior knowledge of the 2018 ball-tampering affair. CA CEO Todd Greenberg and Boon reiterated there is no compelling reason to reopen the case.
Aussie skipper Cummins says hell speak to media on Khawajas fresh 2018 ball-tampering scandal revelations - The Tribune
Usman's autobiography titled 'Sabr' has brought back the old wounds of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during the South Africa tour, as a part of which then-captain and vice-captain Steve Smith and David Warner received one-year competitive cricket bans, while Cameron Bancroft was also handed sanctions.
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