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Australia’s 12th man in 2018 Cape Town Test rejects Cummins' sandpapergate claim

short by Anmol Sharma / on Sunday, 15 November 2026
Former Australia pacer Chadd Sayers, the 12th man in the 2018 Cape Town Test, has said everyone in the team knew about the sandpaper plan, contradicting Pat Cummins’ denial. Sayers said players discussed using sandpaper and later held a meeting lasting up to 90 minutes about collective responsibility. He also criticised Cummins for getting personal with Usman Khawaja.