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Cummins: Khawaja Book Won't Fuel Sandpapergate Fallout
Australia's Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja's autobiography won't reopen the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal.
In brief
Australia's Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja's autobiography won't reopen the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. Australia's captain Pat Cummins states Usman Khawaja's upcoming autobiography will not add to the Sandpapergate scandal fallout. Originally reported by Sportstar.
Cummins dismisses Khawaja book controversy
Australia's Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja's upcoming autobiography won't reopen the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal.
Khawaja's role in 2018 scandal
Khawaja was part of the Australian team at the Cape Town Test where ball-tampering occurred in 2018.
Cummins' conversation with Khawaja
Cummins confirmed he spoke with Khawaja about his book, saying he has no concerns about its publication.
“Didn’t go back into too much detail. He just basically gave me the heads-up that he’s doing a book, and yeah, as always, no worries. Tell your story. It’s fine”
Scandal aftermath and current series
Only three players were banned for the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal; all four bowlers are now back in South Africa for the Test series.
The key point
Australia's captain Pat Cummins states Usman Khawaja's upcoming autobiography will not add to the Sandpapergate scandal fallout.
