Pat Cummins unfazed by prospect of Khawaja book raising sandpaper scandal: ‘Tell your story’
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has expressed no concern regarding Usman Khawaja's upcoming autobiography, which may revisit the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. The book is expected to provide a personal perspective on the event.
Why it matters
The 'sandpaper scandal' remains a defining moment in Australian sports history, and new accounts continue to influence public perception of the team's culture.
Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja. The former Test opener is writing a book which will be the first by any Australian who played in the 2018 ‘Sandpaper’ Test./Getty Images Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja. The former Test opener is writing a book which will be the first by any Australian who played in the 2018 ‘Sandpaper’ Test./Getty Images Australian ball tampering Pat Cummins unfazed by prospect of Khawaja book raising sandpaper scandal: ‘Tell your story’ Former Test opener is writing a new book released next month
Australia captain Cummins confirms conversation with Khawaja
Prefer the Guardian on Google Pat Cummins has suggested he is unfazed by the prospect of the sandpaper scandal being raised in Usman Khawaja’s autobiography, which will be the first from any Australian player who played in that 2018 Cape Town Test.
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