Pat Cummins Denies Knowledge of 2018 Ball Tampering
· Sports · ABC News (AU), India Today
Australian cricket captain Pat Cummins has rejected claims by Usman Khawaja that all team members were aware of ball tampering during the 2018 Test series in South Africa. In a press conference held in Sydney, Cummins described the allegations as complete and utter nonsense and stated he had no knowledge that sandpaper was being used. He expressed shock at Khawaja's admission that he had previously told Cameron Bancroft to be careful while using sandpaper. Cummins emphasized that while he supports Khawaja's right to tell his story, he believes the former opener has been casual with the reputations of others.
Why it matters
The public disagreement between the current captain and a former teammate reignites controversy over a defining moment in Australian cricket history.
Read the original report — ABC News (AU)
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