Australia's Sayers 'took sandpaper from field' & rejects Cummins' claims
Former Australian cricketer Chadd Sayers has claimed that sandpaper was used in the Test match prior to the 2018 Cape Town scandal. He also disputed Pat Cummins' account, asserting that the entire team was aware of the ball-tampering plans.
Why it matters
These claims reignite controversy surrounding the 'Sandpapergate' scandal, challenging the official narrative regarding the extent of player involvement.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Pat Cummins (left) and Usman Khawaja (right) have given conflicting accounts of the sandpaper scandal from 2018
Former Australia bowler Chadd Sayers says he helped take sandpaper off the ground in the match before the infamous Cape Town Test and has backed Usman Khawaja's recollection over Pat Cummins' - saying he believes "everyone knew" about the plan to ball tamper.
Sayers, 39, was 12th man during the second Test of the 2018 series against South Africa in Gqeberha, previously known as Port Elizabeth, and backed the claim from Khawaja's book that sandpaper was also used there.
"It was given to me to take off," Sayers said on SEN Radio.
"That wasn't planned or anything. It was a wicket or drinks break after tea."
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