{"id":777,"date":"2026-11-12T14:08:20","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cricketkidunyya.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/ive-moved-on-mitch-marsh-responds-to-usman-khawajas-sandpaper-claims\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T14:08:20","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:08:20","slug":"ive-moved-on-mitch-marsh-responds-to-usman-khawajas-sandpaper-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cricketkidunyya.com\/index.php\/2026\/11\/12\/ive-moved-on-mitch-marsh-responds-to-usman-khawajas-sandpaper-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cI\u2019ve moved on\u201d: Mitch Marsh responds to Usman Khawaja\u2019s sandpaper claims"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last Updated on 1 hour ago by Charbel Coorey<\/a><\/p>\n

Australia\u2019s upcoming ODI series against England has taken a backseat this week with sandpapergate rearing to its head. Captain Mitch Marsh, predictably, was asked by media about the events that transpired eight years ago in Cape Town in light of Usman Khawaja\u2019s revelations<\/a> last weekend.<\/p>\n

Marsh played a straight bat to the questions and says he is focused on the ODI series.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s been a lot of noise and I respect that certain people have told their stories, but I\u2019m not here to share mine today,\u201d he said, as quoted by Nine News<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI know that might sound weird, but it\u2019s a big week for us and an important time for this one-day group, and my sole focus has been on preparing for tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not here to go back on my recollections of South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: Australia\u2019s predicted XI for the first ODI against England<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Respect that Khawaja has told his story, but I\u2019ve moved on from the sandpaper ball tampering scandal \u2013 Mitch Marsh<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Marsh says he respects Khawaja for telling his story. However, the Australia ODI captain says his focus is on the opening match against England in Perth on Friday.<\/p>\n

\u201cI really respect that Uzzy has told his story, he\u2019s written his book, and my focus is really on tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy honest answer is because I\u2019ve moved on, I respect that others probably haven\u2019t, but I have. And I hope that\u2019s respected.\u201d<\/p>\n

Marsh was bowling at the time when the sandpaper was revealed on the big screen in Cape Town. He faced further questions from the media regarding why he didn\u2019t sign the joint statement with the bowlers released in 2021, denying prior knowledge. However, Marsh refused to go into detail.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not here to speak on behalf of others. As I\u2019ve stated, I\u2019m not really keen to go back into my recollections of any of the times throughout this period,\u201d Marsh said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt was a really tough time for Australian cricket and I know there\u2019s still a lot of people hurting\u2026but now\u2019s not the time for me to share my story.<\/p>\n

\u201cI honestly have had a really clear focus this week to zero in on this group and move forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

ALSO READ: <\/strong>Why Cricket Australia will not re-open the sandpapergate investigation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Mitch Marsh not the only captain to front media on sandpapergate<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Pat Cummins will speak on Friday morning at Cricket Central in Western Sydney. The Test captain is yet to make a statement this week following Khawaja\u2019s comments, which have been emphatically supported by David Warner<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m training at Cricket Central tomorrow morning before the Blues play in the Shield match. Happy to speak with any and all media about the events of this week at 9.30am,\u201d Cummins wrote on X.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019ve taken some time to try and better understand the long list and full extent of Uzzy\u2019s allegations so I can respond properly.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I’m training at Cricket Central tomorrow morning before the Blues play in the Shield match.<\/p>\n

Happy to speak with any and all media about the events of this week at 9.30 am.<\/p>\n

I’ve taken some time to try and better understand the long list and full extent of Uzzy\u2019s allegations so I\u2026<\/p>\n

\u2014 Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) November 11, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

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