Australia recalls Khawaja, Boland retained for fourth Ashes Test
The HinduUsman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week, skipper Pat Cummins said on Tuesday. Khawaja's return for his first test since 2019 was expected after Head was ruled out by a positive COVID-19 test but the retention of pace bowler Scott Boland was something of a surprise. His six for seven in the second innings helped Australia to a thumping innings and 14-run victory and earned him the chance to keep his spot in favour of Josh Hazlewood, who is still suffering from a side strain sustained in the first Test. READ: "It's no secret, if Joshy Hazlewood was available, he was going to play, he's been a brilliant bowler for us for a long time," Cummins told reporters at the Sydney Cricket Ground, where the match starts on Wednesday.