Australia captain Pat Cummins responded to Usman Khawaja’s claims about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal during a press conference. Cummins stated that Khawaja’s allegations were serious and irresponsible, affecting players and their families. He chose not to pursue legal action despite being advised that some claims might be defamatory. Cricket Australia has decided not to reopen the investigation into the scandal according to Cummins.