Rolling coverage of Usman Khawaja's book and Australia's ball-tampering saga
Pat Cummins fronts media in Sydney as Usman Khawaja's book reignites discussion of Sandpapergate and Australia's 2018 ball-tampering scandal.
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Usman Khawaja's book has reignited conversation around Sandpapergate, ball tampering, and Australia's actions during the 2018 Cape Town Test match.
Good morning and welcome to another day of rolling coverage of … the 2018 Cape Town Test match?
No, you've not fallen into a time vortex. Instead, Usman Khawaja's tell-a-lot book has reignited the conversation around Sandpapergate, ball tampering and Australia's actions all those years ago.
Today, the next chapter in the saga, as men's Test captain Pat Cummins fronts the media in Sydney.
We'll bring you every moment as it happens.
New Zealand captain Melie Kerr scored 53 off 34 balls and took 1-29 to lead the Sydney Sixers to an 11-run victory over the Melbourne Renegades at Junction Oval, keeping the Sixers unbeaten at 5-0 and in second place alongside the Perth Scorchers. Ellyse Perry was run out in unusual circumstances after her dive bounced over the line, and Ashleigh Gardner took 3-13 to bowl the Renegades out for 129 chasing 141.
Manchester United has dismissed manager Michael Carrick following a poor start to the season that leaves the club in the Premier League relegation zone. The team has won only three of 15 matches under Carrick, who took the role permanently in May 2026.
Socceroos players overwhelmingly want their friendly against Jordan rescheduled or relocated due to security concerns, with Football Australia exploring options including playing in Doha, southern Europe, or cancelling. US Soccer's withdrawal from the under-17 World Cup in Qatar is not expected to affect the Socceroos or Joeys.
The Parramatta Eels have informed Josh Addo-Carr they will not extend his contract beyond the 2027 season, making him free to join a rival NRL club immediately. The 31-year-old former Test winger was cleared by the NRL integrity unit after his B sample returned negative following an October roadside drugs test. He is due back at pre-season training next week while his management seeks a future elsewhere.
Australia Test captain Pat Cummins will speak to reporters at Cricket NSW headquarters at 9:30am AEDT tomorrow about allegations in Usman Khawaja's book regarding the 2018 ball-tampering incident in Cape Town, after taking time to understand the claims.
Carlton AFLW player Darcy Vescio will become the first Carlton star to reach 100 games in Saturday night's semifinal against Hawthorn at Princes Park. The 33-year-old non-binary forward, who came out in 2021, has represented the LGBTIQ+ community, taken pride in their Chinese and Italian heritage, and played a pivotal role in AFLW collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Vescio, who has re-signed for 2027, credits their longevity to adapting to the ever-changing game.