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Wasim Akram weighs in on Australia's sandpaper controversy
Former Pakistan captain and cricket commentator Wasim Akram poses for a photo.
By Tariq Mehmood (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · 18:45 PKT
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24-MONTH RETENTION ACTIVE (285 REPORTS STORED)Showing 5 verified reports matching "Sandpaper" · Retained in full for 24 months from publication date.
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Wasim Akram questions Cummins’ Sandpapergate denial, says bowlers would spot tampering
Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has questioned Australia captain Pat Cummins’ claim that he was unaware of the use of sandpaper during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, arguing that any experienced bowler would immediately recognise the difference between natural wear and deliberate...
By Newsbeat Sports Desk (Lahore)Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · 14:38 PKT
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Australian cricket's sandpapergate is back - and it cuts deep in a 'nation of good sports'
Claims the entire Australian team knew of the 2018 sandpaper cheating plot are dividing the cricket world.
By Hamza Tariq (Lahore)Sat, 14 Nov 2026 · 08:22 PKT
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'Utter nonsense', Australia skipper Cummins denies involvement in sandpaper plot
Australia captain Pat Cummins has again denied any involvement in the plot to use sandpaper on the ball in a 2018 Test against South Africa, calling the allegations in Usman Khawaja’s autobiography “utter nonsense”.
By Newsbeat Sports Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Fri, 13 Nov 2026 · 10:49 PKT
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Ex-cricketer Usman Khawaja declines to confirm if Australia's bowlers were aware of 2018 ball-tampering plot
Former Australian opening batsman Usman Khawaja has cancelled events to promote his new book, local media reported on Wednesday, after an awkward television interview in which he refused to confirm whether Australia’s bowlers were involved in the 2018 ball-tampering plot in South Africa.
By Newsbeat Sports Desk (Islamabad–Rawalpindi)Wed, 11 Nov 2026 · 15:49 PKT