Former Australia cricket opener Usman Khawaja is preparing to publish an autobiography described as "explosive" that will address the 2018 Sandpapergate ball-tampering scandal. The book, reported by The Cricket News on November 7, 2026, is expected to provide Khawaja's perspective on the controversy that rocked Australian cricket and led to lengthy bans for Steve Smith, David Warner, and Cameron Bancroft.
Khawaja, who was part of the Australian team during that period but not directly implicated in the Cape Town incident, has previously spoken about the cultural fallout from the scandal. His forthcoming memoir promises to offer new insights into the team environment and the aftermath that reshaped Cricket Australia's governance and player conduct policies.
Specific details including the book's title and exact release date have not yet been disclosed. The publication is anticipated to draw significant attention given Khawaja's status as a senior player during one of Australian cricket's most turbulent eras.
