Stench of 'Sandpapergate' set to linger as scandal reignites
Summary
Pat Cummins is trying to move on from the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, but fresh claims from Usman Khawaja’s autobiography have reignited tensions in Australian cricket. David Warner has backed Khawaja’s version of events, while Cricket Australia says it will not reopen its investigation.
Key Points
- Pat Cummins held a 70-minute press conference and rejected Usman Khawaja’s claim that the whole team knew about the sandpaper plot in 2018.
- David Warner backed Khawaja and said he would not rest until the truth comes out, escalating the dispute.
- Cricket Australia says it will not reopen its investigation into the ball-tampering scandal.
- Former Australian figures including Justin Langer and Greg Chappell urged the team and public to move on.
