The Saga Continues & Who Replaces Marnus?

Usman Khawaja's book has reignited the Sandpapergate controversy, and there's plenty to unpack. Menners and Damian Watson debate whether Khawaja was right to reveal so much about the 2018 ball-tampering scandal, the impact on current Australian players and why Cricket Australia is right not to reopen the investigation.

We examine the reactions from David Warner, Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith, Khawaja's grilling on the 7:30 Report, and whether the Australian cricket team can finally put the controversy behind it.

Plus, with Marnus Labuschagne ruled out of the first Test, who gets the opportunity to replace him? We discuss the contenders for Australia's number three position, Steve Smith's batting spot, Travis Head opening and Nathan Lyon's place in the side.

There's also a look ahead to Australia's upcoming ODI series against England.

Timecodes

(00:04) Khawaja's book reignites Sandpapergate
(05:21) Has Khawaja betrayed the Baggy Green trust?
(08:11) Cricket Australia rules out another investigation
(15:50) Mitchell Starc responds and the bowlers hold their line
(18:00) Khawaja grilled by Sarah Ferguson on the 7:30 Report
(22:42) Could Khawaja have told his story without exposing teammates?
(29:06) Who replaces Marnus Labuschagne in Australia's Test team?
(32:08) Steve Smith, Travis Head and the future of Australia's batting order