CA CEO rules out reopening Sandpaper investigation over conflicting accounts
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:33 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Greenberg stated there is no compelling reason to reopen the investigation into the 2018 Sandpaper scandal. During a recent address, Greenberg emphasized that the CA board sees no benefit in revisiting the matter due to the differing accounts from players present in the Cape Town dressing room. This statement marks the latest development in a long-standing controversy that has sparked ongoing debate since the incident came to light. Greenberg's comments suggest that CA seeks to move forward rather than back into past issues related to the scandal.
- •CA CEO Nick Greenberg speaks on Sandpaper investigation
- •Board finds no benefit in reopening the case
- •Conflicting player accounts complicate investigation
- •Sandpaper scandal continues to impact cricket's image
- •CA prioritizes moving forward over past incidents
- 11:33 PMESPNcricinfo — CA CEO says there's no 'compelling reason' to re-open Sandpaper investigation
"Greenberg says CA board sees "absolutely no benefit in going back" due to the divergence of accounts from those in the Cape Town dressing room
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