Cummins rejects Khawaja's sandpaper scandal claims as 'utter nonsense'

Australia captain Pat Cummins on November 13, 2026 dismissed Usman Khawaja's assertions about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as "utter nonsense", saying he did not know about the plan.

He said he has consistently maintained that stance over the years.

Khawaja's autobiography renewed attention to the incident, and Cummins has decided against taking legal action and said he hopes to move on from the controversy.