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Usman Khawaja adjusts book tour schedule amid ball-tampering inquiry

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 4:18 AM

Last updated Nov 11, 2026

Usman Khawaja adjusts book tour schedule amid ball-tampering inquiry

Summary

Usman Khawaja's promotional book tour continues, though changes have been made to this week's itinerary. The adjustments follow questions he faced on ABC's 7:30 Report regarding ball-tampering allegations. Khawaja has withdrawn from several radio and television engagements, as confirmed by his publisher, Penguin. The overall tour is still set to proceed despite these modifications.

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Key Details

•Usman Khawaja's book tour is ongoing with modifications.
•Changes were made after Khawaja faced questioning on ABC.
•Khawaja pulled out of several scheduled media appearances.
•His publisher confirmed the tour has not been canceled.

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4:18 AMThe Guardian Sport — Usman Khawaja bunkers down as book tour ‘adjusted’ amid ball-tampering claims

What they're saying

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Book tour will still go ahead but with changes this week’s schedule Khawaja evasive when questioned on ABC’s 7:30 Report Usman Khawaja’s promotional book tour has been subject to “adjustments” after the former Australia Test batter was grilled about certain claims on the ABC’s 7.30 Report. Khawaja pulled out of some radio and television spots on Wednesday, with his publisher Penguin saying that while the tour had not been cancelled entirely, changes had been made to his schedule this week. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Mike Hytner

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