#Usman Khawaja
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SportsPat Cummins Rejects 'Utter Nonsense' Allegations of Ball-Tampering Knowledge
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has strongly refuted claims from Usman Khawaja's autobiography that he was aware of the 2018 ball-tampering plot. Cummins called the allegations 'utter nonsense' and stated he would not discuss the incident further.
Al Jazeera English|November 13, 2026
SportsUsman Khawaja Denies Betraying Teammates Over Sandpapergate Scandal
Usman Khawaja has denied "throwing anyone under the bus" regarding the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, stating the banned players took blame for the team. He revealed Steve Smith convinced him not to speak out in 2018 and that he felt unable to do so while still playing for Australia.
Al Jazeera English|November 8, 2026|6
SportsUsman Khawaja Claims All of Australia's 2018 Ball-Tampering Scandal Was Team-Wide Knowledge
Usman Khawaja's new autobiography claims the entire Australian cricket team knew about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, contradicting previous statements from players and Cricket Australia.
The National|November 7, 2026|5