Cricket Australia responds to explosive Khawaja claims

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 6, 2026

Usman Khawaja’s latest claims about the infamous 2018 ‘Sandpapergate’ series have set the cricket world alight, prompting Cricket Australia to release a statement.

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