Khawaja’s Sandpaper Saga Returns in Autobiography – Cummins Says He’s Unfazed

Usman Khawaja is set to release his autobiography next month, and it will inevitably dust off the 2018 "Sandpapergate" controversy that saw the Australian side embroiled in a sandpaper‑smearing scandal.

Australian captain Pat Cummins, however, says he’s completely unfazed by the prospect of the episode being raised in Khawaja’s memoir. Cummins told reporters he is proud of how the team has evolved since that incident and that the book will not distract him from his own duties.

The only thing Cummins admits to polishing these days is his new pair of shoes – not the team’s reputation. He added that the squad’s progress over the past few years makes any old‑school drama feel like a distant memory.

Khawaja’s forthcoming book is expected to provide his personal take on the events, but according to Cummins, the Australian side is more focused on looking forward than revisiting past sandpaper mishaps.