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Cricket Australia (CA) boss Todd Greenberg.
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Cricket Australia CEO says will not open another investigation into 'Sandpapergate'

* CA boss says players have different views to those of Khawaja* Warner backed Khawaja's version of events* Three players were sanctioned for ball-tampering in 2018 Cricket Australia (CA) boss Todd Greenberg has ruled out another investigation into the 'Sandpapergate' scandal despite Usman Khawaja and David Warner's remarks that knowledge of the 2018 ball-tampering plot was widespread throughout the team.Greenberg told local radio station SEN on Tuesday that players had "very different views" to Khawaja's version of events of the 2018 tour of South Africa as described in his new autobiography, which was released on Tuesday."There are specific details in his book that contradict the versions that have been provided by others," Greenberg said."But we have said we’re comfortable with the outcome of the investigation based on the information we’ve received."That includes what we’ve seen from Usman, and our position hasn’t changed on that. We don’t see any compelling reason to open the investigation or revisit this again, I don’t think there’s anything that can be gained from that.”CA imposed bans and other penalties on Warner, Steve Smith and former Test opener Cameron Bancroft four days after the incident came to light during the Cape Town test.Khawaja, in extracts from his autobiography published in Australian media, said "open, lighthearted discussions" were held during the South Africa series about ways to scuff up the ball, including by using sandpaper.He said discussion of tampering was not confined to batters, bowlers or staff but extended throughout the team."It was all of us," Khawaja said in the book, according to Australian media.Warner, who retired from international cricket more than two years ago, broke his silence about the incident on Monday to throw his support behind Khawaja.In a video posted on social media, Warner described his former teammate's account as 100% accurate and the CA investigation as "botched" and "rushed".Former CA CEO James Sutherland, who was in charge of the governing body during the incident, declined to comment on Tuesday.Bancroft, who played his last international in 2019, declined to comment to Australian media on Monday.He said in a 2021 interview with The Guardian that it was "self-explanatory" that teammates apart from Smith and Warner were aware of the ball-tampering plan.The four Australia bowlers who played at Cape Town in 2018 and continue to represent the nation -- Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Nathan Lyon -- issued a joint statement in 2021 denying any knowledge of the plot.Captain Cummins said in South Africa last month that he had spoken to Khawaja about his autobiography and was not concerned about any potential fallout."Answered every question a million times. So, yeah, it was dealt with then," he said.Some commentators have questioned why Khawaja waited eight years to speak out and accused him of trying to boost sales of his book "Sabr".Khawaja responded on social media on Tuesday, saying he had no commercial motives."I'm very fortunate, I don't need the money," he said. 

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plays a shot as he takes part in a charity backyard cricket match at Kirribilli House in Sydney on July 21, 2026. (AFP)
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Australia chief floats idea of England Test in India

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg is open to the possibility of staging a Test against England in India.The three nations represent cricket's 'Big Three' -- the sport's most powerful nations -- but India are the financial powerhouse of the global game, fuelled by the mass enthusiasm for the sport in the world's most populous country.Any Australia-England fixture in India would need the backing of both the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)."It's not something that we are planning, but it's open for consideration," Greenberg told the BBC in comments published Thursday. "We'd have to be open to considering all options."Our relationship with the ECB and the BCCI is very strong and clearly there are opportunities in India to put more content in certain areas."Australia and England played the first Test in cricket history in Melbourne in 1877 and next year they will meet at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for a one-off pink-ball fixture to mark the 150th anniversary of that inaugural clash. PLAYERS VOICE CONCERNSeveral former players are understood to have voiced concerns that the showpiece match will be a pink-ball affair but Greenberg said it was not his job "to be popular"."We wanted to get as many people for the game as possible," he said. "Playing that game in the day while people are at work and school would've made that difficult."Clearly there's a commercial imperative with broadcast rights back in the UK and the time zone. Pink-ball Tests for us are hugely advantageous in terms of audience."It will anger some of the traditionalists but we're in the business of getting more eyeballs on our game."But Greenberg said Cricket Australia were trying to strike a balance between celebrating a significant landmark in Test history and ensuring the longer format attracts new spectators."We're trying to balance celebrating 150 years of Test cricket between our two countries but also have an eye on the future and how we can evolve the sport," he added.  

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Ashwin ‘approaches for Big Bash League stint’

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could be the first high-profile Indian cricketer to play in the Big Bash League (BBL) after being approached by the Australian board, according to a media report Friday. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg is in talks with the spinner, who ended his Indian Premier League (IPL) career last month, over a possible stint Down Under this season, according to www.cricbuzz.com“To get someone with Ashwin’s credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels,” Greenberg told the website.“He’s a champion cricketer, who will bring a lot to the Big Bash and to our cricket summer.”Ashwin won two IPL titles with Chennai Super Kings before quitting the world’s richest T20 tournament last month, saying he would become an “explorer of the game around various leagues”. While several members of the Indian women’s team play in the BBL, the country’s board does not allow its contracted male players to play in overseas leagues. Ashwin, who turns 39 this month, was India’s frontline Test spinner before he quit international cricket last year.