Wasim Akram questions Cummins’ Sandpapergate denial, says bowlers would spot tampering

Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram has questioned Australia captain Pat Cummins’ claim that he was unaware of the use of sandpaper during the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, arguing that any experienced bowler would immediately recognise the difference between natural wear and deliberate damage to the ball. Speaking in a video posted on social media on Saturday from Melbourne, Wasim said the marks left by sandpaper were distinctly different from those caused by normal contact with the

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