Usman Khawaja was dropped due to inconsistency, his return will be difficult: Ricky Ponting
4 years, 7 months ago

Usman Khawaja was dropped due to inconsistency, his return will be difficult: Ricky Ponting

India TV News  

Australia's two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting says senior batsman Usman Khawaja was axed from the national team due to his inconsistency but he is not willing to write him off yet. The 33-year-old Khawaja was recently left out of the Australia's annual list of contracted players after he was dropped midway through last year's Ashes. "I honestly think now he's going to find it difficult and I feel for him," Ponting told ABC Grandstand. "I've always felt he's a very good player and we probably never saw the absolute best of him at international cricket.

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Khawaja: I was just getting Bumrah’d during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
3 days, 8 hours ago

Khawaja: I was just getting Bumrah’d during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Travis Head have conceded that the incomparable Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on the third day of the series-deciding fifth Test played a big role in their team’s victory against India on the bowler-friendly SCG deck. Such was Bumrah’s impact on the series that the Australians heaved a sigh of relief when they realised that the injured …

‘I was just getting Bumrah-ed… Never felt like I could score off him’: AUS star confesses his struggles vs IND pacer
3 days, 11 hours ago

‘I was just getting Bumrah-ed… Never felt like I could score off him’: AUS star confesses his struggles vs IND pacer

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja made an honest admission about his struggles against India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Khawaja opens on his struggles against Bumrah with the new ball and admitted that Australia were relieved to see him not bowling on the third day of the final Test which allowed them to win the …

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Michael Clarke slams selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney: They've got it wrong

India Today  

Former Australia cricketer Michael Clarke has slammed the selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney for the last two Tests against India. We've got Usman Khawaja who is 38 years old, and he's made no runs. : Clarke "We've got Marnus Labuschagne, who before the series was under pressure and has made one decent score. Meanwhile, Sam Konstas also starred in the …

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: It's not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. "It's not just one player in particular, it's the top six scoring bulk runs and making sure you're giving rest to the fast bowlers. On McSweeney, Warner said: "He's had four of probably …

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman’s lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday, having claimed the opening spot vacated by …

Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja
2 months ago

Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Former Australian skipper Tim Paine picked up young batting star Sam Konstas as a replacement for opening batter Usman Khawaja in Tests if the veteran hung up his boots. Ex-Australian skipper identifies Konstas as long-term replacement for Usman Khawaja Paine was speaking on SEN as Konstas participated in the two-match unofficial Test series against India A. Konstas first …

Tim Paine backs 37-year-old Usman Khawaja to play longer, eyes Konstas as successor
2 months ago

Tim Paine backs 37-year-old Usman Khawaja to play longer, eyes Konstas as successor

India Today  

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has backed veteran opener Usman Khawaja to continue his international cricket career for at least a few more years, despite Khawaja nearing his 38th birthday. Paine, who has followed Khawaja's career closely, has dismissed any speculation of imminent retirement, pointing to the left-hander’s form, resilience, and exceptional record as evidence of his ongoing value …

He is very strategic... always has a plan: Usman Khawaja hails R. Ashwin ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

He is very strategic... always has a plan: Usman Khawaja hails R. Ashwin ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja heaped praise on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and said that the 37-year-old always has a plan and is very strategic. Ashwin has stunning numbers against Australia, he played 22 Test matches and 42 innings against the Aussies, in which he picked up 114 wickets at an economy rate of 2.70. This has made India a …

Watch: West Indies sensation Shamar Joseph hits Usman Khawaja on chin with deadly bouncer in 1st Test
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: West Indies sensation Shamar Joseph hits Usman Khawaja on chin with deadly bouncer in 1st Test

India Today  

Usman Khawaja was at the receiving end of a nasty bouncer from Shamar Joseph when Australia were closing on victory against the West Indies in the first Test at the Adelaide Oval. In the seventh over of Australia’s run-chase on Day 3, Joseph bowled a bouncer and it caught Khawaja napping. Thereafter, Marnus Labuschagne came out to bat and hit …

Australia's Usman Khawaja completes 7,000 international runs
1 year ago

Australia's Usman Khawaja completes 7,000 international runs

The Hindu  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja completed 7,000 international runs on January 4. In the first innings of Australia, Khawaja scored 47 in 143 balls before he was dismissed by Aamer Jamal. Coming to the match, Aamer Jamal removed Australia batter Khawaja just before the end of the second session, leaving Australia at 116/2 during day two of the third and final …

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism
1 year, 1 month ago

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism

Op India  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of Test teammate David Warner, calling the veteran opener a “hero” who has paid his dues in the ‘Sandpaper Gate’ incident. Former Australia pacer Johnson launched a scathing attack against his former teammates David Warner and George Bailey, questioning why Warner is getting a Test farewell despite his struggles in …

Usman Khawaja will keep playing Test cricket as long as he continues to tick 3 boxes
1 year, 4 months ago

Usman Khawaja will keep playing Test cricket as long as he continues to tick 3 boxes

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has stated his intention to continue playing Test cricket as long as he meets three key criteria: maintaining his physical condition, staying mentally fit, and continuing to enjoy the game. Speaking at Cricket Australia's Play Cricket Week campaign in Brisbane, Khawaja was asked about his prospects for the home 2025-26 Ashes series. "In 2025 â€æ one …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series

Firstpost  

With the Ashes series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines. With the series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines: Jonny Bairstow stumping Controversy erupted on Day five of the second Test at Lord’s, when Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Australia …

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja returns to Old Trafford where he thought his career was over
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja returns to Old Trafford where he thought his career was over

India Today  

Usman Khawaja's life has come full circle as he returns to Manchester where he was unceremoniously dropped during the 2019 Ashes series and thought that his career was over. Speaking to Cricinfo, ahead of his return to Manchester, Khawaja said that the drop in 2019 was the toughest point and had thought his career was done at the time. Khawaja …

Recharged Khawaja adds resilience to Aussie batting
1 year, 6 months ago

Recharged Khawaja adds resilience to Aussie batting

Hindustan Times  

“I thought that after 44 Test matches, my career was done. So, when I got an opportunity to play again, honestly every Test feels like a bonus.” By the end of 2021, Usman Khawaja wasn’t alone in thinking that his career was done. On the eve of the Sydney Test against England in January 2022, Head’s unexpected unavailability opened the …

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting hits back at Ollie Robinson for naming him in defense of Usman Khawaja send-off saga
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Ricky Ponting hits back at Ollie Robinson for naming him in defense of Usman Khawaja send-off saga

India Today  

A riled-up Ricky Ponting has hit back against Ollie Robinson after the former Australia captain's name was dragged into an Ashes sledging debate during the first Test at Edgbaston. Ponting said in The ICC Review that Robinson might be better off focusing on his own performance rather than looking back at Ashes history. "As I said after Ollie Robinson said …

Usman Khawaja keeps Australia alive in Ashes opener at Edgbaston, conquering his England demons in the process
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja keeps Australia alive in Ashes opener at Edgbaston, conquering his England demons in the process

ABC  

For a few horrifying minutes, Australia found itself stuck inside its recurring nightmare. Through a day in which Australia often failed to adhere to a coherent batting strategy, Khawaja's unflinching self-confidence and crucial self-awareness steadied his team and kept them alive in the match. The traditionalists among us will have watched Khawaja bat with a sense of relief, that even …

Usman Khawaja on his emotional hundred: Culmination of being dropped on previous Ashes tours
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja on his emotional hundred: Culmination of being dropped on previous Ashes tours

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who has faced numerous setbacks and been dropped multiple times in his Test career, finally had his moment of triumph during the ongoing first Ashes Test in England. Khawaja's journey to this century has been arduous, with doubts about his international career looming over him since being axed during a previous Ashes tour in the UK …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja slams century, Head hits fifty as Australia fights back against England
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja slams century, Head hits fifty as Australia fights back against England

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia was struggling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne before England captain Ben Stokes captured the prize wicket of star batsman Steve …

Usman Khawaja shows the way for Australia with unbeaten ton
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja shows the way for Australia with unbeaten ton

Hindustan Times  

In 14 Test innings in England leading up to this Ashes series, Usman Khawaja was averaging 17.78 with a top score of 54. Usman Khawaja leaves the pitch at the end of play during Day 2 of the first Ashes Test Aged 36, Khawaja is probably on his last Test tour of England and he set the tone for the …

Australia edging towards England's total after Usman Khawaja century on day two of first Ashes Test at Edgbaston
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia edging towards England's total after Usman Khawaja century on day two of first Ashes Test at Edgbaston

ABC  

Usman Khawaja has notched his first century in England to keep Australia in the first Ashes Test, the tourists closing in on England's first-innings total at stumps on day two. Sat 17 Jun Show all key events The Ashes, first Test, day two S By Simon Smale We'll sign off there J By Jon Healy Another gripping day of Test …

Warner is looking good for WTC final and Ashes: Khawaja
1 year, 7 months ago

Warner is looking good for WTC final and Ashes: Khawaja

The Hindu  

Australian batting stalwart Usman Khawaja believes fellow opener David Warner is probably at his best as he prepares for the tough English summer, which includes the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes. However, Warner, likely on his final tour of England, received a big endorsement from Khawaja, who said the stalwart was “looking good” for the challenges …

Khawaja heads to England with low expectations
1 year, 7 months ago

Khawaja heads to England with low expectations

The Hindu  

Australia’s Usman Khawaja ranks England as the toughest place for top order batters and will head to the Ashes with low expectations after struggling on previous tours. “England is, in my opinion, the toughest place in the world to bat for a top three batters, plain and simple,” Khawaja told Australian media. “If I’ve learned anything, it’s work hard, train …

'Plot to remove Cummins from captaincy': Ex-PAK star slams AUS in explosive video, compares Khawaja to Bangladesh batter
1 year, 9 months ago

'Plot to remove Cummins from captaincy': Ex-PAK star slams AUS in explosive video, compares Khawaja to Bangladesh batter

Hindustan Times  

The fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad has seen the visitors gain an upper hand. Usman Khawaja celebrates his century during Day 1 of the 4th Test Despite being in command, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels Australia have been too defensive on both the days, also lashing out at Khawaja for being too “selfish”. Ali …

Khawaja century gives Australia edge over India on Day 1
1 year, 10 months ago

Khawaja century gives Australia edge over India on Day 1

Associated Press  

AHMEDABAD, India — Usman Khawaja struck Australia’s first century of the series to edge India on a grinding first day Thursday of the fourth test. Khawaja and Steve Smith led Australia through lunch at 75-2, in front of the countries’ Prime Ministers — Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese — and through tea at 149-2. Khawaja plodded safely to his 14th …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja smashes 1st Test ton against India says it's very special
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja smashes 1st Test ton against India says it's very special

India TV News  

Usman Khawaja played brilliant innings on the 1st day of the fourth Test against Australia. In the Border-Gavaskar Trophy match at Ahmedabad on Thursday, Khawaja registered his first Test century against India. Usman Khawaja's performance in the previous 5 Test innings: 104* - AUS vs IND 0 - AUS vs IND 60 - AUS vs IND 6 - AUS vs …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Usman Khawaja backs David Warner's form, says he will make strong comeback
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Usman Khawaja backs David Warner's form, says he will make strong comeback

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Australia's opening batter Usman Khawaja backed his opening partner David Warner for his inconsistent run in recent times. He hit two fours of Ashwin in the last game before he got out lbw so he was showing some aggression,” Khawaja said when asked if Warner, needs to be proactive. Warner to be assessed after getting …

Border Gavaskar Trophy: R Ashwin is very skillful, has got lot of tricky little variations, says Usman Khawaja
1 year, 11 months ago

Border Gavaskar Trophy: R Ashwin is very skillful, has got lot of tricky little variations, says Usman Khawaja

India Today  

In-form Australia batter Usman Khawaja believes that India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is very skillful and has got a lot of tricky little variations, but he is ready for the Indian spin challenge in the upcoming four-match Border Gavaskar Test series. He's very skillful, he's got a lot of tricky little variations, he uses the crease quite well too. Subcontinent, playing …

Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India
1 year, 11 months ago

Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India

The Hindu  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without Khawaja, who is now expected to depart on Thursday. RELATED - Australia squad for India Tests The Pakistan-born batter has played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and nine T20s for …

Australia batter Usman Khawaja misses flight to India due to visa delay, shares hilarious meme
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia batter Usman Khawaja misses flight to India due to visa delay, shares hilarious meme

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed his flight to India on Tuesday due to a visa delay, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. Australia players left in two batches on Tuesday and Wednesday for India for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a 4-Test series, starting February 9 in Nagpur. Usman Khawaja was not part of the first two batches of the Australian …

Usman Khawaja on racial bias in selection: ‘They’ll pick the white guy’
1 year, 11 months ago

Usman Khawaja on racial bias in selection: ‘They’ll pick the white guy’

The Hindu  

Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja has spoken out against a “subconscious” racial bias in team selections Down Under. It’s what’s familiar to him.” Khawaja was born in Pakistan and moved at a young age to Sydney, where he grew up and played cricket in the eastern Suburbs, notably with David Warner. I got stopped 3 times last year at our …

Usman Khawaja notches third straight century in two SCG Tests as Australia heaps more pain on South Africa
2 years ago

Usman Khawaja notches third straight century in two SCG Tests as Australia heaps more pain on South Africa

ABC  

Usman Khawaja has shone once again on the site of his famous return to the Australian Test team last year, notching a career-high 195 not out on day two against South Africa at the SCG. Khawaja made twin centuries in the penultimate Ashes Test last year when he was recalled to the Test team for the first time since 2019 …

Khawaja extends ‘Australian dream’ but has no Hobart hopes
3 years ago

Khawaja extends ‘Australian dream’ but has no Hobart hopes

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja smashed his second hundred of his comeback Test to extend his “Australian dream” but the left-hander does not expect to be retained for the fifth and final Test against England. Khawaja’s unbeaten 101 on Saturday followed his 137 in the first innings of the fourth Test, a match he played only because Travis Head had tested positive for …

Usman Khawaja Slams Another Century as Australia Take Control in Sydney
3 years ago

Usman Khawaja Slams Another Century as Australia Take Control in Sydney

The Quint  

The day again belonged to 35-year-old Khawaja as he joined just five other Australian batters to score twin tons in a single Ashes Test. Hitting 10 fours and two sixes with a mix of touch and occasional force in his 138-ball essay, Khawaja made runs through an array of shots all around the wicket. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne both …

Second Khawaja ton leaves England batting to save Sydney Test
3 years ago

Second Khawaja ton leaves England batting to save Sydney Test

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja scored his second century of the match to help Australia to 265 for six declared on the fourth day of the fourth Ashes Test on Saturday, handing England an unlikely victory target of 388. The day again belonged to Khawaja, who returned to Test cricket after 2.5 years as a makeshift replacement for Travis Head when the middle …

Usman Khawaja scores century as Australia declares on 8-416 on day two at the SCG
3 years ago

Usman Khawaja scores century as Australia declares on 8-416 on day two at the SCG

ABC  

Normal service has resumed on day two of the fourth Ashes Test, with Usman Khawaja's sensational century in his return to the Test side anchoring another day of big run-scoring for Australia. After England enjoyed some success with three wickets on a rain-shortened day one at the SCG, Khawaja's 137 powered Australia to a declaration at 8-416 late on day …

Khawaja recalled to Australia's squad for first Ashes Test
3 years, 1 month ago

Khawaja recalled to Australia's squad for first Ashes Test

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja has been recalled to Australia’s 15-man Test squad and could get a shot at England in the Ashes. Australia will play an internal trial at another Brisbane venue from Dec. 1-3, leaving enough time for members of the victorious Twenty20 World Cup squad to undergo a 14-day quarantine under COVID-19 pandemic protocols. Australia selector George Bailey said Khawaja, …

Usman Khawaja ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected to play in Ashes against England
3 years, 2 months ago

Usman Khawaja ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected to play in Ashes against England

India Today  

Australia’s Usman Khawaja is aiming for Ashes recall, which starts from December 8 in Brisbane. The 34-year-old southpaw said that he is ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected to play in the Ashes against England. “If you're talking about me opening and whatnot, I've been batting four for Queensland for the last two years," Khawaja told local media …

Usman Khawaja working with CA to ensure more South Asian representation in Australian cricket
3 years, 7 months ago

Usman Khawaja working with CA to ensure more South Asian representation in Australian cricket

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja is working with Cricket Australia to ensure more South Asian representation in his adopted country's cricketing ecosystem, about a decade after becoming the first Muslim player to wear the baggy green following a brush with racism. When he made his international debut at the SCG, his home ground, during an Ashes Test in 2011, the top-order batter also …

Sunil Gavaskar: Did Usman Khawaja anger Justin Langer?
4 years, 7 months ago

Sunil Gavaskar: Did Usman Khawaja anger Justin Langer?

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja was Australia’s most dependable batsman in the absence of Steve Smith and David Warner when the duo and Cameron Bancroft were banned by Cricket Australia for ball-tampering in South Africa two years back. READ| Interestingly, Michael Clarke, the former Australian captain, said after Khawaja didn’t get a contract that he hoped there was nothing personal in that decision. …

Khawaja's return into Australian team will be difficult: Ponting
4 years, 7 months ago

Khawaja's return into Australian team will be difficult: Ponting

The Hindu  

Australia’s two-time World Cup winning captain Ricky Ponting says senior batsman Usman Khawaja was axed from the national team due to his inconsistency but he is not willing to write him off yet. “I honestly think now he’s going to find it difficult and I feel for him,” Ponting told ABC Grandstand. We saw glimpses of it, and dribs and …

Usman Khawaja was dropped due to inconsistency, his return will be difficult, says Ricky Ponting
4 years, 7 months ago

Usman Khawaja was dropped due to inconsistency, his return will be difficult, says Ricky Ponting

Firstpost  

Australia’s two-time World Cup-winning captain Ricky Ponting says senior batsman Usman Khawaja was axed from the national team due to his inconsistency but he is not willing to write him off yet. The 33-year-old Khawaja was recently left out of Australia’s annual list of contracted players after he was dropped midway through last year’s Ashes. We saw glimpses of it, …

Usman Khawaja vows to bounce back after Australia contract snub
4 years, 8 months ago

Usman Khawaja vows to bounce back after Australia contract snub

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja believes he is still among Australia's top six batsmen and can force his way back into the squad after being dropped a few days ago from the list of contracted players. The top order batsman was omitted from Australia's annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020, announced on Thursday, after falling out of favour with selectors …

Usman Khawaja exclusion from central contracts hard to believe: Michael Clarke
4 years, 8 months ago

Usman Khawaja exclusion from central contracts hard to believe: Michael Clarke

India TV News  

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke questioned Cricket Australia's decision to exclude Usman Khawaja from its list of centrally contracted players. "I find it very hard to believe that someone with the talent and the runs behind him over 10 years isn't in Australia's top 20 players," Clarke said of Khawaja on Big Sports Breakfast. Khawaja has had clashes with coach …

Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Cricket Australia contracts
4 years, 8 months ago

Usman Khawaja, Shaun Marsh miss out on Cricket Australia contracts

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja and Shaun Marsh were among the players to miss out on national contracts from Cricket Australia for 2020-21. READ | "As Mitch Marsh and Matthew Wade have proven there are always plenty of opportunities for those who have missed out to be reselected by performing consistently at domestic level; and importantly to make the most of any opportunity …

Alex Hales hopeful of Usman Khawaja getting back in Australia ODI squad
4 years, 11 months ago

Alex Hales hopeful of Usman Khawaja getting back in Australia ODI squad

India TV News  

England batsman Alex Hales is surprised over the Sydney Thunder's dashing opener and his teammate in the Big Bash League, Usman Khawaja's omission from Australia's ODI squad for the upcoming three-match rubber against India from January 14 in Mumbai. "Having played with him, yeah, he's an outstanding player," Hales told reporters when asked if he was surprised Khawaja was not …

Usman Khawaja named in Australia A squad for three-day game versus Pakistan
5 years, 2 months ago

Usman Khawaja named in Australia A squad for three-day game versus Pakistan

India TV News  

Usman Khawaja has the chance to win back his place in Australia's Test lineup after being named Tuesday in an Australia A team to play Pakistan in a three-day tour match next month. Khawaja, who was dropped after the third Ashes Test in England in August, has been named beside test hopefuls Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Will Pucovski and Nic …

Ashes 2019: Australia drops Usman Khawaja, James Pattinson for fourth Test as Steve Smith returns after concussion injury
5 years, 4 months ago

Ashes 2019: Australia drops Usman Khawaja, James Pattinson for fourth Test as Steve Smith returns after concussion injury

Firstpost  

Selectors named a 12-man squad for the fourth Test, with David Warner and Marcus Harris as openers but leaving out Khawaja, who has averaged just 20.33 in six innings Sydney: Australia on Tuesday dropped struggling batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes Test against England at Old Trafford, making way for Steve Smith’s return. Selectors named a 12-man squad for …

Australia pair Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson set to face England in Ashes opener
5 years, 5 months ago

Australia pair Usman Khawaja and James Pattinson set to face England in Ashes opener

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja will bat at three for Australia against England at Edgbaston while James Pattinson is also likely to be included in the team for the first Ashes Test, coach Justin Langer has confirmed. READ | Cummins gunning for England after missing out on Test showing in 2015 "Usman Khawaja will definitely be in," Langer told reporters. "It's a great …

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