Mitchell Johnson criticizes Usman Khawaja for avoiding questions on Cummins

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Mitchell Johnson criticizes Usman Khawaja for avoiding questions on Cummins
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Mitchell Johnson has publicly criticized Usman Khawaja for avoiding questions concerning Pat Cummins and the Sandpapergate scandal during a recent interview. Khawaja, in his autobiography 'Sabr', claimed that the entire Australian team was aware of the sandpaper use during the 2018 South Africa tour. Johnson argues that Khawaja's refusal to elaborate raises further questions about accountability among the players involved. He emphasized the need for transparency regarding the scandal, which still elicits controversy among fans and experts. Cummins has scheduled a press interaction to address Khawaja's allegations, promising to clarify his position on the issue soon.

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  • •Khawaja's autobiography claims the entire team knew about sandpaper use.
  • •Johnson urges Khawaja to address questions about Cummins directly.
  • •Cummins plans to hold a press interaction to respond to Khawaja's statements.
  • •The controversy continues to attract significant attention and discussion.
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  • 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — 'It raises more questions': Mitchell Johnson calls out Usman Khawaja for dodging questions on Pat Cummins' knowledge of Sandpapergate
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Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson called out Khawaja for not taking questions on Pat Cummins' knowledge of Sandpapergate after his explosive revelation in his autobiography.

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