The ODI series between England and Australia will kick off on Friday - but that has not what has dominated the headlines in Australia and elsewhere. Amid the frenzied reaction to Usman Khawaja's autobiography revelations, Alan Gardner hears from Andrew McGlashan in Australia, and Matt Roller and Vithushan Ehantharajah in the studio, as England quietly go about their preparations. Also on the menu: Jacob Bethell's latest injury setback and a maiden Test call-up for Liam Patterson-White.
Switch Hit: Sandpaper do over
England's prep for their ODI series in Australia has gone under the radar as Usman Khawaja's book revelations engulf cricket. The pod crew sit down to discuss
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VLive Sports Desk- Editorial Angle:Analysis of Switch Hit: Sandpaper do over: England's prep for their ODI series in Australia has gone under the radar as Usman Khawaja's book revelations engulf cricket. The pod crew sit down to discuss — assessing tactical impact and tournament progression.
- Tactical Context:Also on the menu: Jacob Bethell's latest injury setback and a maiden Test call-up for Liam Patterson-White.
- Tournament Context:Part of England in Australia 2026/27. Follow real-time tournament standings, fixture progression, and live scorecards on VLive.
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