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Steve O’Keefe is joined by Stuart MacGill and Moises Henriques for a special edition unpacking Usman Khawaja’s new book and the allegations reigniting the Sandpapergate debate.

The panel discuss Khawaja’s decision to speak out, the Australian bowlers’ response, Cricket Australia’s investigation and the punishments handed to Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.

Plus, MacGill openly discusses his own use of sandpaper, the team share stories from their playing days, and explain the science, skill and dressing-room culture surrounding reverse swing.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to a special edition of Chin Music
2:12 — Breaking down Khawaja’s Sandpapergate allegations
3:01 — Knowing about tampering versus knowing the plan
5:40 — MacGill’s reaction to Khawaja speaking out
7:25 — Why now? Khawaja’s motivation and the book debate
11:34 — Can Khawaja speak for his former teammates?
12:39 — Bancroft’s previous comments and the bowlers’ response
16:07 — Did the players’ public statements divide the team?
19:43 — Cricket Australia’s response and investigation
21:42 — How might Smith, Warner and Bancroft feel?
23:10 — The panel debate Bancroft’s role and treatment
25:33 — Scrutinising Cricket Australia’s findings
28:05 — Were the Sandpapergate punishments too harsh?
30:32 — The press conference and crisis-management fallout
33:05 — Where does Australian cricket go from here?
34:09 — MacGill’s defence of reverse swing
35:24 — Should cricket change its ball-maintenance laws?
38:28 — How ball maintenance worked during their careers
43:15 — Team roles, shared knowledge and celebrating results
46:13 — Facing reverse swing and the spinner’s dilemma
47:44 — Steve Smith’s response and a clever captaincy story
49:16 — Khawaja’s comments about Victoria spark a reaction
49:48 — MacGill’s SCG tunnel and North Sydney Oval stories
50:54 — T20 reverse swing and an umpires’ warning
52:21 — “I used sandpaper”: MacGill explains his methods
54:03 — Freezers, club cricket and changing the ball’s behaviour
55:34 — Preserving reverse swing without foreign objects
56:15 — Pitch conditions, footmarks and the science of swing
58:13 — Final thoughts on Khawaja’s book
59:22 — Wrap-up and where to follow Chin Music

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Steve O’Keefe is joined by Stuart MacGill and Moises Henriques to unpack Australia’s series loss to South Africa. The boys discuss the reports of frustration in the camp over Steve Smith’s neck injury, the call to bowl first, Simon Harmer outbowling Nathan Lyon, and the day-five collapse that handed South Africa the series.

Plus, the selection problems facing Australia, whether our wickets are killing spin bowling, the Blues being humiliated in Hobart, Sheffield Shield standouts, the new ODI and T20 squads, and some honest stories about being dropped.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music
2:20 — A big week in cricket: Australia v South Africa decider
3:44 — Steve Smith’s neck injury and reports of anger in the Aussie camp
11:40 — Cummins wins the toss and bowls: the wrong call?
14:56 — Positives: Starc’s six-for, Inglis’ hundred and Carey’s resilience
20:04 — Simon Harmer: “I’m not in the business of stats, I’m in the business of winning”
22:52 — Harmer v Nathan Lyon: where Gaz is falling short
29:52 — Day five collapse, Cameron Green’s dismissal and the lefty tactic
41:32 — Selection indecision: Maddinson, McDonald and the selectors under fire
46:12 — Are Australian wickets killing spin bowling?
50:24 — South Africa’s standouts: Jansen, Harmer, Mulder and Rickelton
51:48 — Labuschagne’s future and rebuilding Australia’s batting order
62:28 — NSW humiliated in Hobart: what happened to “the NSW way”?
68:36 — MacGill on being shut out of the NSW spin coaching setup
71:24 — Shield round-up: Bancroft’s 186, WA v SA and Qld v Vic
75:57 — Australia’s ODI and T20 squads announced
82:08 — Dealing with being dropped: stories from the couch
85:52 — Final thoughts and wrap-up

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Stuart MacGill joins Steve O’Keefe and Moises Henriques for a frank assessment of Australia’s defeat to South Africa and the selection calls facing the team ahead of the Cape Town decider.

Should Nathan Lyon return? Is Marnus Labuschagne’s place under threat? And why should selectors stick with Nick Maddinson? The boys debate Australia’s batting approach, Steve Smith’s remarkable career and the importance of picking bowlers who can take 20 wickets.

Plus, MacGill’s unforgettable night at Queen drummer Roger Taylor’s party, a classic Richie Benaud story, Sheffield Shield talking points, and memories of facing Shaun Tait at full speed.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music with special guest Stuart MacGill
2:59 — Australia’s defeat: what went wrong against South Africa?
6:13 — Send-offs, sledging and Justin Langer’s revenge
7:21 — Should Nathan Lyon return for Cape Town?
11:49 — Australia’s batting approach and the Marnus Labuschagne debate
19:46 — Travis Head, Nick Maddinson and the top-order selection puzzle
24:21 — Steve Smith reaches 11,000 Test runs
27:57 — Enforcing the follow-on: MacGill’s ruthless approach
30:36 — Picking Australia’s team for the deciding Test
35:32 — For the Nuffies: what makes a sporting tragic?
37:31 — MacGill’s 2005 Ashes tour and a party with rock royalty
44:22 — Celebrity encounters and memories of the first BBL title
46:42 — Supporting regional cricket and the next generation
51:17 — Sheffield Shield: NSW v WA and the Blues’ progress
55:33 — Tanveer Sangha, bowling partnerships and backing your best bowlers
60:29 — O’Keefe’s captaincy nightmare at the WACA
64:28 — MacGill’s brilliant Richie Benaud commentary-box story
66:58 — Tasmania’s four-run thriller and Victoria’s emerging talent
70:31 — England v Pakistan and extraordinary last-wicket partnerships
71:50 — Facing Shaun Tait and celebrating a one-day title
75:14 — MacGill and Dom Thornley’s epic last-wicket stand
78:12 — Cape Town Test predictions and final wrap-up

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Nathan Lyon has been left out and the boys have plenty to say about it! Is leaving out the GOAT the right call on a green pitch, or should Australia always pick a specialist spinner?

Steve O’Keefe, Brendon Julian and Moises Henriques debate the decision, Scott Boland’s immediate impact and what “horses for courses” selection means for Australia’s dressing room.

Plus, South Africa’s batting problems, Matthew Renshaw’s development, Australia’s ageing bowling attack, Matthew Wade’s coaching role and behind-the-scenes stories from the cricket academy and the 1999 World Cup.

The team also discuss how to bring crowds back to Test cricket, Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive hitting and the domestic players pushing for higher honours.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music and the rain-hit second Test
2:00 — Nathan Lyon left out: did Australia get it right?
4:42 — Would Australia have left out Shane Warne?
6:12 — Horses for courses: selection, communication and team culture
10:18 — Rabada’s return and South Africa’s batting problems
12:29 — Reverse sweeps, Nathan Lyon and Matthew Renshaw’s growth
14:35 — Can Australia’s part-time spinners cover for Lyon?
17:23 — What makes Scott Boland so difficult to face?
23:28 — Australia’s ageing attack: who makes it to the Ashes?
29:36 — Matthew Wade’s coaching role and competitive edge
32:05 — Cricket academy memories and a young Virat Kohli
40:54 — The value of bringing Australia’s best young players together
41:45 — Inside Australia’s 1999 World Cup campaign
48:07 — Team culture, coaching styles and what really wins matches
51:10 — How can Test cricket attract bigger crowds?
59:40 — Domestic wrap: Fraser-McGurk’s fireworks and standout hundreds
1:02:47 — Hugh Weibgen’s promise and the next generation of batters
1:05:23 — Fast-bowling depth and the domestic venues debate
1:09:03 — Second Test predictions: how can South Africa win?
1:11:35 — Final thoughts: was leaving out Lyon the right move?

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The team break down Australia’s Test clash with South Africa, from the dominant pace attack and Nathan Lyon’s fitness to South Africa’s missed opportunities.
They also debate Matt Renshaw’s selection and innings, the future of Australia’s batting order, Beau Webster versus Josh Inglis, and where Cameron Green fits when he returns.

Plus, a new Cricket Nuffies segment: Steve Smith’s fielding brilliance, the greatest fielders in the game, old-school cricket stories, Shield cricket standouts and the next generation pushing for Australia.

TIMECODES
0:00 — Welcome to Chin Music
1:15 — Australia v South Africa: why the crowds have disappointed
3:02 — Australia’s bowling cartel and Nathan Lyon’s fitness
4:51 — Cummins, Starc and the world’s best bowling attack
9:07 — South Africa’s missed opportunities
10:50 — Matt Renshaw selection debate
16:13 — Ryan Harris, Shield cricket and selection pressure
17:30 — Australia’s fielding turnaround
18:16 — Steve Smith’s brilliance in the slips
19:24 — Marnus Labuschagne’s controversial catch
22:11 — Renshaw’s innings and Australia’s batting concerns
25:45 — Australia’s future Test XI: Webster, Inglis and Cameron Green
31:07 — Cricket Nuffies: what makes a true cricket obsessive?
34:40 — Steve Smith, elite preparation and cricket intelligence
40:45 — Old-school cricket stories and the Australian Cricket Academy
49:45 — The toughest batters and great fielders
55:30 — Shield cricket wrap and Australia’s next selection options
1:00:25 — South Australia’s success and emerging spin talent
1:04:31 — Final Test predictions and wrap-up
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