# Cummins: Khawaja Book Won't Fuel Sandpapergate Fallout

> Australia's Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja's autobiography won't reopen the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal.
- Title: Cummins: Khawaja Book Won't Fuel Sandpapergate Fallout
- Summary: Australia's Pat Cummins says Usman Khawaja's autobiography won't reopen the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. Australia's captain Pat Cummins states Usman…
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- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/pat-cummins-reaction-sandpapergate-australia-vs-south-africa-usman-khawaja-autobiography/article71561375.ece
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-08T18:39:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pat cummins, usman khawaja, sandpapergate, cricket, australia, south africa, test series, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Australia's captain Pat Cummins states Usman Khawaja's upcoming autobiography will not add to the Sandpapergate scandal fallout.