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‘It was all of us’: Khawaja says entire Australia team knew about sandpaper ball tampering plot

Former Test opener says object also used in Port Elizabeth Cricket Australia still ‘comfortable’ with bans only for trio Usman Khawaja has claimed “all” of the Australia touring party knew about the plot to tamper with the ball against South Africa in Cape Town in 2018 and the team also used sandpaper during the second Test at Port Elizabeth. The former Australia batter said the team used sandpaper to tamper with the ball before Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera while handling the object during the third Test, ahead of the release of Khawaja’s autobiography Sabr on Tuesday. Continue readin

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‘It was all of us’: Khawaja says entire Australia team knew about sandpaper ball tampering plot

Former Test opener says object also used in Port Elizabeth Cricket Australia still ‘comfortable’ with bans only for trio Usman Khawaja has claimed “all” of the Australia touring party knew about the plot to tamper with the ball against South Africa in Cape Town in 2018 and the team also used sandpaper during the second Test at Port Elizabeth. The former Australia batter said the team used sandpaper to tamper with the ball before Cameron Bancroft was caught on camera while handling the object during the third Test, ahead of the release of Khawaja’s autobiography Sabr on Tuesday. Continue readin

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Ukraine war briefing: Beijing confirms historic Xi-Trump-Putin meeting under discussion

Russia could use tri leader summit to nudge China and US closer to its position on Ukraine, experts say. What we know on day 1,718

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Ireland 42-12 Argentina: Six tries and a big win - but were Andy Farrell's side ruthless?

Despite a six-try and 30-point win over Argentina, Andy Farrell and Tadhg Beirne admit Ireland could have been more ruthless in Friday's win.

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When the Chanel circus came to Sydney it brought bespoke barricades and 800 VICs

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'He can say I told you so': Moyes impressed by Everton striker Barry

David Moyes said Thierno Barry had proved his point after the Everton striker's double inspired a 3-1 win against Coventry on Friday.

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Cornell faculty declares ‘no confidence’ in school leaders in fallout from alleged gang-rape

Faculty senate passed resolution expressing deep discontent with school’s response to alleged fraternity rape

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Five Great Reads: What now for Trump, a cruise from hell, and manhood enhancements

The Guardian’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Miles Herbert and Jacqui Housden

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Colombia expels 80 allegedly 'criminal' Venezuelans

Colombia on Friday expelled 80 Venezuelans, alleging they may have committed crimes in the country as President Abelardo de la Espriella moves ahead with his hardline security policies.

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Polar vortex faltering weeks earlier than ever recorded

Meteorologists said Friday they were observing an unprecedented early disruption of the polar vortex, raising the risk of cold snaps across the Northern Hemisphere, though there remains significant uncertainty.

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