Who’s telling the truth about sandpapergate?

Eight long years after the scandal, the players who were in that dressing room are divided over who knew what. 

Nov 16, 2026, updated Nov 16, 2026

Pat Cummins is adamant. He didn’t know sandpaper was being used to tamper with the ball in South Africa in 2018.

But retired Australian batter, Usman Khawaja has a very different account. 

Eight long years after the scandal, the players who were in that dressing room are divided over who knew what. 

It’s the Australian sporting controversy that won’t go away. 

Today, journalist and Editor-in-Chief of Perceived Pressure, Daany Saeed discusses the claims that have reignited sandpapergate, and the questions Australian cricket still hasn’t put to rest. 

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Guest: Editor-In-Chief of Perceived Pressure, Daany Saeed

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