Mitch Marsh focuses on series as Sandpapergate resurfaces ahead of England clash
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Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Mitch Marsh addressed media in Perth as Australia prepares for a white-ball series against England starting Friday. Questions about the Sandpapergate scandal arose after Usman Khawaja's recent autobiography claimed that the entire Australian squad was aware of the ball-tampering plan during the 2018 series in South Africa. While three players received lengthy bans at the time, Marsh emphasized his focus on the upcoming matches rather than past events. Australia's squad for this series is missing key players such as Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, as they are being rested ahead of an upcoming test series. England's Joe Root, approaching his 200th ODI, did not comment on the scandal but is looking to lead the team through recent injury challenges.
- •Mitch Marsh leads Australia against England in white-ball series starting Friday.
- •Khawaja's autobiography reignited Sandpapergate discussions and allegations.
- •Australia's squad is missing several frontline bowlers, resting for tests.
- •Joe Root focused on his 200th ODI despite injury issues in England's lineup.
- •Series includes three ODIs and five T20 matches.
- 7:26 AMESPNcricinfo — Marsh refuses to revisit sandpapergate; Cummins prepares to speak on Khawaja's 'allegations'
- 7:15 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘I’ve moved on’: Mitch Marsh plays flat bat to Khawaja’s sandpaper allegations
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Marsh dodges Sandpapergate questions as Australia readies for England white-ball cricket series
"White-ball captain refuses to answer questions about ball tampering Australia Test skipper Cummins to address media in Sydney on Friday Mitch Marsh has refused to answer questions around Australia tampering with the ball during the tour of South Africa in 2018, the day before Pat Cummins is due to speak to media about Usman Khawaja’s allegations. Australia’s white-ball captain, who was part of the Test team that played in South Africa eight years ago, repeatedly deflected questions about the infamous sandpaper plotthat were put to him during a press conference ahead of the first one-day international against England in Perth on Friday. Continue reading...
"PERTH, Australia (AP) — The usually free-hitting Mitch Marsh played defense to a few questions about the Sandpapergate scandal on the eve of a white-ball cricket series against England, saying his focus was on leading Australia's limited-overs squad starting Friday rather than events in Cape Town eight years ago.Marsh faced the media Thursday in Perth, five days after his former teammate Usman Khawaja reignited the ball-tampering scandal with his claim in an autobiography that the entire Austral
"Ahead of captaining Australia against England, Marsh was peppered with questions about 2018 but repeatedly said wouldn't be sharing his story at this time
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External links- ESPNcricinfoNov 12, 2026, 7:26 AMMarsh refuses to revisit sandpapergate; Cummins prepares to speak on Khawaja's 'allegations'
Ahead of captaining Australia against England, Marsh was peppered with questions about 2018 but repeatedly said wouldn't be sharing his story at this time
- The Guardian SportNov 12, 2026, 7:15 AM‘I’ve moved on’: Mitch Marsh plays flat bat to Khawaja’s sandpaper allegations
White-ball captain refuses to answer questions about ball tampering Australia Test skipper Cummins to address media in Sydney on Friday Mitch Marsh has refused to answer questions around Australia tampering with the ball during the tour of South Africa in 2018, the day before Pat Cummins is due to speak to media about Usman Khawaja’s allegations. Australia’s white-ball captain, who was part of the Test team that played in South Africa eight years ago, repeatedly deflected questions about the infamous sandpaper plotthat were put to him during a press conference ahead of the first one-day international against England in Perth on Friday. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsNov 12, 2026, 6:47 AMMarsh dodges Sandpapergate questions as Australia readies for England white-ball cricket series
PERTH, Australia (AP) — The usually free-hitting Mitch Marsh played defense to a few questions about the Sandpapergate scandal on the eve of a white-ball cricket series against England, saying his focus was on leading Australia's limited-overs squad starting Friday rather than events in Cape Town eight years ago.Marsh faced the media Thursday in Perth, five days after his former teammate Usman Khawaja reignited the ball-tampering scandal with his claim in an autobiography that the entire Austral
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