The Sunday Roast with KG & Sam Tugwell - 8 November 2026
Summary
KG and Sam Tugwell discuss the fallout from Usman Khawaja’s book, which reveals details of the 2018 Sandpaper Gate scandal and accuses Cricket Australia of an unthorough investigation. The hosts debate the timing of the release and its impact on former teammates, while also analyzing the Adelaide 36ers’ recent NBL victory over the Illawarra Hawks. Listeners share their views on the controversy and the state of Australian cricket.
Topics discussed
Show intro and transition to Uzi Khawaja book
Debate on Khawaja's selfless move vs self-promotion
Allegations of bias in Cricket Australia investigation
Analysis of the unthorough investigation and team dynamics
Khawaja's explanation for why he spoke out now
Discussion on team division and the cost of silence
Listener call on 'two wrongs don't make a right'
Debate on Steve Smith's return to captaincy
Khawaja's impact on diversity in Australian cricket
Listener call comparing delay to JFK assassination
Motivations for Khawaja and the bowlers' silence
Adelaide 36ers win and Rugby League World Cup
Discussion on the greatest spectacles in sport
Listener call on drug testing in AFL
Listener calls on Ben Cousins and mental health
Transition to Adelaide 36ers analysis with Peter Hooley
Analysis of 36ers' four-quarter performance and shooting
Highlight of RJ Brown Jr's three-pointer
Team depth, Bryce Cotton's role, and future outlook
Wrap-up of 36ers segment and next match
Listener call on Khawaja's book and current players
Listener call on cricketing spectacles in Trinidad
Listener call on meeting Garfield Sobers
Listener call on national anthems and show wrap
Listener call on Sandpaper Gate and AI
Listener call on historical ball tampering
Listener call on book writing and accountability
Listener call on reading habits and Tex Walker
Sign-off and farewell
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