CODE Sports Daniel Cherny - Tuesday November 10th 2026
Summary
This episode of Sportsday examines the reignited controversy surrounding the 2018 Australian cricket ball-tampering scandal, triggered by Usman Khawaja’s new book and David Warner’s subsequent comments. Hosts discuss the conflicting narratives between the bowlers, who maintain they were unaware of the incident, and the players accusing them of lying. With Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg refusing to reopen the investigation, the show explores the impact on current captain Pat Cummins and the team’s internal dynamics.
Topics discussed
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Cricket Australia CEO on the Sandpaper Gate investigation
Show intro and guest introductions
Discussion on conflicting player narratives and re-investigation
Analysis of Usman Khawaja's book and Pat Cummins' position
Memory reliability and David Warner's reaction to the news
Motivations of various players and stakeholders in the scandal
Internal team dynamics and reactions to Khawaja's claims
Whether the team expected the story to resurface
Context of ball tampering penalties and ICC oversight
Upcoming cricket schedule and reporter travel plans
Steve Smith's future and selection committee stance
Listener call-in: Views on re-investigation and accountability
Listener texts: Truth, Steve Smith, and teammate loyalty
Host's personal view on the scandal and Khawaja's timing
Book content, Steve Smith's health, and wrap-up
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