Khawaja has revisited the 2018 ball-tampering scandal in his autobiography, Sabr, and stated that the entire Australian team knew about the incident. After then-captain Steve Smith was sent home from South Africa, wicketkeeper-batter Tim Paine took over as captain before Cummins succeeded him in 2021.
He suggested that his earlier involvement in pay disputes with Cricket Australia affected his chances. However, Khawaja stated that his heritage was the more significant reason behind the decision, claiming the Australian cricket establishment was not ready for a brown captain, even on an interim basis.
Pat Cummins Demands Evidence as He Rejects Khawaja's Racism Allegations
Pat Cummins disagreed with Khawaja's explanation for missing out on the captaincy. Speaking to the media on Friday, the Australian skipper said he agreed with Khawaja on several other matters but strongly disagreed with his claim about the captaincy.
"To think that the job I hold is quarantined from people based on their skin colour, it's a pretty big statement. If you are going to say that I think you have to have evidence. And I just don't think that's the case."
When asked whether he had witnessed any conduct he considered racist since becoming captain, Pat Cummins chose not to elaborate and directed the question back towards Khawaja.
Mahli Beardman Takes Six Wickets as England Collapse for 131 in Perth ODI
Meanwhile, Australia made a strong start to the ODI series against England at Optus Stadium in Perth on Friday, with Pat Cummins rested for the series. After winning the toss and electing to bowl, the hosts dismissed England for 131, with debutant Mahli Beardman producing a six-wicket haul.
Beardman took control of the innings after entering the attack. He removed Harry Brook for one, Joe Root for 17 and Jordan Cox for two. The debutant then dismissed Sam Curran and Liam Dawson for ducks to complete a five-wicket haul in just 4.4 overs.
Atkinson remained unbeaten on 29, while Jofra Archer scored 11 as the final pair took England past 130. Beardman then dismissed Archer to wrap up the innings at 131, finishing with figures of 6/24. Johnson claimed 3/42, while Bartlett returned 1/46.
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