Third former Australian cricketer challenges Cummins' Sandpapergate account

Former Australian Test cricketer Chadd Sayers has become the third player to question Pat Cummins' account of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal known as Sandpapergate. Speaking to SEN, Sayers said everyone in the Australian dressing room knew about the plan, backing earlier claims made by Usman Khawaja and David Warner. He also said he personally removed sandpaper from the field after Cameron Bancroft handed it to him while he was carrying drinks.

The comments contradict Cummins' statement that he had no knowledge of the plot. Warner has also questioned Cricket Australia's 2018 investigation, saying he was not told that several bowlers had been interviewed. Cricket Australia has rejected allegations of a cover-up and has resisted calls for a fresh investigation.