Cummins downplays concerns over Khawaja's upcoming autobiography
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Pat Cummins addressed potential revelations in Usman Khawaja's forthcoming autobiography during a press conference. He expressed no worries regarding past events related to the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as Australia prepares for their Test series against South Africa, their first visit since the controversy. Cummins mentioned he had a conversation with Khawaja, who is releasing the book next month. The Australia captain noted that they have moved on from the scandal and are focusing on upcoming challenges, despite the lingering questions around the events of 2018. The Test series begins on Friday in Durban.
- •Cummins spoke to Khawaja about his autobiography, releasing next month.
- •Australia's Test series against South Africa begins Friday in Durban.
- •Cummins reiterates lack of concern over past revelations.
- •The 2018 scandal involved significant punishments for teammates.
- •Cameron Green is ruled out due to injury for the series.
- 3:01 PMESPNcricinfo — Cummins unfazed by potential revelations from Khawaja's autobiography
- 2:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
"Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.
"Cummins says Australia have "moved on" from the Sandpapergate scandal, and that he has answered every question on the topic "a million times"
Sources
External links- ESPNcricinfoOct 8, 2026, 3:01 PMCummins unfazed by potential revelations from Khawaja's autobiography
Cummins says Australia have "moved on" from the Sandpapergate scandal, and that he has answered every question on the topic "a million times"
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 2:40 PMCummins not worried about potential Khawaja revelations
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.
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