India, Nov. 14 -- Wasim Akram has questioned Pat Cummins' explanation surrounding the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal, suggesting that an experienced cricketer would find it difficult to mistake deliberate ball tampering for normal wear and tear. The former Pakistan captain weighed in after Cummins said he was unaware that sandpaper had been used on the ball during Australia's controversial Test series against South Africa. Akram, widely regarded as one of the finest reverse-swing bowlers in cricket history, believes the difference between a naturally worn ball and one altered through illegal methods is fairly obvious to anyone familiar with the game.

Wasim Akram Questions Pat Cummins' Sandpapergate Explanation Amid Ball-Tampering Co...