Aussies under pressure to reopen sandpapergate probe: Calls for Usman Khawaja’s explosive cheating claims to be investigated as captain Pat Cummins remains silent and former coach Darren Lehmann issues denial

Cricket Australia faces growing pressure to reopen its investigation into the 2018 sandpaper ball-tampering scandal following claims by Usman Khawaja. Ahead of his autobiography's release, Khawaja stated that the entire Australian team was aware of the plot during the South Africa tour. Test captain Pat Cummins, along with bowlers Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon, have remained silent following the remarks, which contradict their previous 2021 denials.

Former review figure Peter Collins called for further investigation into Khawaja's claims, but Cricket Australia maintained it remains comfortable with its integrity process. Former Australia head coach Darren Lehmann dismissed Khawaja's allegations, denying that everyone in the dressing room knew about the plot.