'Wrong' and 'nonsense' - Cummins on Khawaja claims

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins has publicly hit back at claims made by former team-mate Usman Khawaja regarding the sandpaper scandal, describing Khawaja's assertions as '100% wrong' and 'utter nonsense.' The dispute centers on Khawaja's account of events surrounding the infamous ball-tampering incident that rocked Australian cricket. Cummins, who was named Australia Test captain in 2021, issued the strong rebuttal in a report published on November 13, 2026.