Usman Khawaja’s explosive ‘Sandpapergate’ book doesn’t worry Australian captain Pat Cummins

PerthNow - Oct 8, 2026

The retired star’s autobiography has been penned without a ghost writer ... and it’s about to rock Australian cricket.

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