Australia captain Pat Cummins said he is unfazed by the prospect of the sandpaper scandal being raised in Usman Khawaja’s forthcoming autobiography. Cummins confirmed that Khawaja called to inform him about the book, which is set to be released next month and will be the first autobiography from an Australian player who featured in the 2018 Cape Town Test.
Why it matters
Cummins’ reaction informs followers about his stance on a teammate’s memoir that could revisit a past controversy.
Key facts
- Usman Khawaja, a former Test opener, is writing the autobiography.
- The sandpaper scandal originated from the 2018 Cape Town Test.
Evidence
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