The Times of India reported that Cummins, Australia’s Test captain, downplayed any lingering concerns about the 2018 ball‑tampering episode, saying the matter has been dealt with and the team has moved on. He noted the side will start the three‑Test series in South Africa at Kingsmead on Friday, their first tour there since the incident.
The Guardian added that former opener Usman Khawaja is set to release his autobiography next month, the first book by an Australian who featured in the 2018 Cape Town Test. Cummins said he was unfazed by the prospect of the book revisiting the sand‑paper scandal.