Sandpaper row: Pat Cummins opens up on legal action against Usman Khawaja
Australia captain Pat Cummins responded to Usman Khawaja's claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during a press conference. Cummins stated that Khawaja's allegations were serious and irresponsible, affecting players and their families. He chose not to pursue legal action despite being advised that some claims might be defamatory. Cricket Australia has decided not to reopen the…
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins addressed allegations in Usman Khawaja's book regarding the 2018 ball-tampering incident. Cummins expressed shock at the claims, stating he was "100% wrong" when Khawaja said they all knew sandpaper was being used on the field. He dismissed the notion that he and others were architects of a scheme to tamper with the ball using sandpaper.
Cummins believes Khawaja's book has been "casual" with his life and the lives of others, and he finds the revelations to be "irresponsible". The Australian skipper reiterated his frustration over the relitigation of an incident from over eight years ago, noting that it has reopened trauma for some involved. Cummins emphasized the importance of handling such matters properly, citing the Cricket Australia investigation that took place shortly after the incident.
He stated that while he may disagree with some judgements, the investigation was a proper way to address the issue.
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