'No compelling reason' to reopen 'Sandpapergate' investigation – Cricket Australia

10 Nov 2026 • 6:20 PM MYT
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'No compelling reason' to reopen 'Sandpapergate' investigation – Cricket Australia

  • Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has rejected calls for a new inquiry into the 2018 Sandpapergate scandal.
  • The decision follows Usman Khawaja's autobiography claiming the entire Australian team knew about the ball-tampering plot.
  • David Warner backed Khawaja's allegations, despite bowlers previously denying any knowledge of the scheme.
  • Greenberg stated that Khawaja's account contradicts other players' versions and reopening the investigation offers no benefit.
  • Only Cameron Bancroft, Steve Smith and David Warner were sanctioned following the original probe in 2018.

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