Australia Captain Cummins To Address Khawaja 'Sandpapergate' Claims
Pressure has been mounting for Cummins to front the media since the retired Khawaja reignited the explosive "Sandpapergate" episode last weekend ahead of the release of his autobiography.
Recommended For YouIn the book Khawaja alleges that the whole team, including Cummins, knew about the plot to rough up the ball with sandpaper to make it swing during the third Test against South Africa at Cape Town eight years ago.
He also claimed the tactic was used in the second Test at Port Elizabeth.
A Cricket Australia probe concluded only David Warner, Steve Smith and Cameron Bancroft were in the know, with all three sent home in disgrace and subsequently banned.
Cummins and fellow bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon all denied publicly in 2021 that they knew about the plan.
Cummins said he would give his version of events on Friday.
"Happy to speak with any and all media about the events of this week," he said on social media.
"I've taken some time to try and better understand the long list and full extent of Uzzy's allegations so I can respond properly."
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