Turnbull hits back after Khawaja’s claims he played politics in sandpapergate

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 11, 2026

Khawaja took aim at the former prime minister in his newly released autobiography, which has thrust the 2018 ball-tampering affair back in the limelight.

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Queenslander Jack Clayton boosted his chances of a maiden Test call-up, while Australia’s recently dropped No.3, Marnus Labuschagne, had a short-lived cameo.

‘Peak at right time’: Marcus Bontempelli reveals plan to prolong AFL career

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Western Bulldogs captain Marcus Bontempelli says Zak Butters’ arrival will help share his load and allow him to extend his glittering AFL career.

Inexperienced but ready: Australia brace for England

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Xavier Bartlett is set to be given a huge opportunity with the ball when he leads an inexperienced Australian attack against England in the upcoming ODI series.

Root's special ODI milestone to become a rarity

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Nov 11, 2026

Joe Root will notch his 200-game ODI milestone when he lines up against Australia in Perth on Friday, but don't expect to see many others hit the mark.

Redbacks star makes Test statement with Shield ton

Redbacks star makes Test statement with Shield ton

Nov 11, 2026

Jake Weatherald has reeled off a century in South Australia's Sheffield Shield clash, while fellow Test aspirant Nathan McSweeney fell short against NSW.

Veteran's hopes of Test recall buoyed by Shield ton

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Nov 11, 2026

A slow-but-sure Peter Handscomb century has built a solid platform for Victoria on the opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with WA at the MCG.

Englishman plays straight bat on Aussie ball tampering

Englishman plays straight bat on Aussie ball tampering

Nov 11, 2026

Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims about Australia's past ball tampering has rocked the cricket world, but England captain Joe Root doesn't want a piece of it.

Aussie emboldened after fiery San Francisco face-off

Aussie emboldened after fiery San Francisco face-off

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Underdog Liam Paro has fired back at Devin Haney and the American champion's outspoken father ahead of their world title unification in the United States.

Cricket Australia must get to the bottom of what happened in South Africa

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Nov 11, 2026

Sandpapergate, the scandal that shattered Australian cricket eight years ago, refuses to go away.

'I can do this': Roar's Matilda ready to step up

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Test hopeful shines for Bulls as Marnus fails again

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Queensland No.4 Jack Clayton has made another half-century in his quest for a Test debut, but it was another unhappy day for battling Marnus Labuschagne.

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