Australia v England ODI LIVE updates: Series begins in Perth after Pat Cummins slams Usman Khawaja’s 2018 ball tampering claims

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 13, 2026

Pat Cummins answered questions for over an hour about Sandpapergate and claims raised by Usman Khawaja before Australia and England meet for an ODI in Perth.

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