Sandpaper Gate: Khawaja's book promises new revelations

Usman Khawaja's autobiography 'Sabr' promises new revelations about the 2018 Sandpaper Gate scandal. Captain Pat Cummins remains unfazed ahead of the South Africa series.

As the Test series between South Africa and Australia commences, the 2018 Sandpaper Gate scandal continues to cast a shadow. Usman Khawaja's autobiography, titled 'Sabr' and scheduled for release on November 10, is anticipated to bring fresh insights into the infamous ball-tampering incident. Khawaja recently informed Australian captain Pat Cummins about the book's impending release.

Cummins expressed no apprehension regarding the book's revelations, stating that Khawaja is free to share his narrative. He emphasized that the team has moved past the 2018 events, which resulted in bans for Steve Smith, Cameron Bancroft, and David Warner. The scandal involved Bancroft tampering with the ball during a match in Cape Town.

In 2018, Australian bowlers, including Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, and Nathan Lyon, issued a joint statement denying knowledge of Bancroft's ball-tampering plans. Later, in 2021, they publicly urged an end to speculation after Bancroft implied they were aware of the tampering. Cummins reiterated his focus on captaining the team.

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