# Cummins faces sandpapergate questions at press conference

> Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins addresses allegations from Usman Khawaja's book Sabr in a 70-minute press conference on Friday.
- Title: Cummins faces sandpapergate questions at press conference
- Summary: Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins addresses allegations from Usman Khawaja's book Sabr in a 70-minute press conference on Friday.
- Keywords: pat cummins, usman khawaja, sandpapergate, ball tampering, australia cricket, sabr book, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/sport/video/2026/nov/13/australia-test-captain-pat-cummins-addresses-sandpapergate-after-khawaja-book-claims-video
- Published: 2026-11-13T06:44:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pat cummins, usman khawaja, sandpapergate, ball tampering, australia cricket, sabr book, news, politics
## Khawaja's book sparks press conference
Usman Khawaja's book Sabr revealed allegations earlier in the week that prompted Australia Test captain Pat Cummins to hold a press conference on Friday.
## Cummins promises to answer all questions
Pat Cummins promised he will answer every question thrown at him as he fronted the press conference to address the allegations in Khawaja's book.
## Seventy minutes covering multiple topics
Over 70 minutes Cummins covered sandpaper, ball tampering, Australian cricket culture and his friendship with Khawaja at the Friday press conference.
## Key takeaway

Pat Cummins held a 70-minute press conference Friday to address allegations in Usman Khawaja's book Sabr, covering sandpaper, ball tampering, cricket culture and their friendship.