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Sandpaper Gate: Khawaja's book promises new revelations
9 Oct
Summary
- Usman Khawaja's autobiography 'Sabr' to be released November 10.
- Captain Pat Cummins claims he is not concerned about book contents.
- Players involved in the 2018 scandal issued a joint statement.
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.
