Pat Cummins says he chose not to pursue legal action over Usman Khawaja's 2018 ball‑tampering claims
Cricket
Australia captain Pat Cummins, responding at a press conference on November 13, 2026, addressed Usman Khawaja's claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
He described Khawaja's allegations as serious and irresponsible and said they affected players and their families. Cummins said he chose not to pursue legal action despite being advised that some claims might be defamatory, and that Cricket Australia had decided not to reopen the investigation into the scandal.
