6 d. ago Inglis to replace Khawaja for Gabba Test, intrigue remains over Cummins

Josh Inglis will replace Usman Khawaja and play his first Test match on Australian soil at the Gabba on Thursday, while captain Pat Cummins hasn’t been categorically ruled out.

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6 d. ago Khawaja avoids punishment for criticism of Perth pitch as Smith backs veteran opener

Stand-in Australia captain Steve Smith has weighed in on Usman Khawaja’s criticism of the Perth pitch and whether the veteran opener has played his last Test.

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6 d. ago Inglis to replace Khawaja for Gabba Test as Webster misses out

Josh Inglis will replace Usman Khawaja and play his first Test match on Australian soil at the Gabba on Thursday.

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7 d. ago No retirement but no guarantees for Khawaja after he’s ruled out of Gabba Test

There are no guarantees of another Test for Usman Khawaja, but there are certainly no plans for a farewell match.

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7 d. ago ‘Usman Khawaja has been ruled out’: Opener will not play Gabba Ashes Test

Two days out from the pink ball Test at the Gabba, starting Thursday, Australian officials confirmed the 38-year-old would not take his place at the top of the order.

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7 d. ago Usman Khawaja out of Gabba Test, future hangs in the balance

Two days out from the pink ball Test at the Gabba, Australian officials confirmed the 38-year-old would not take his place at the top of the order.

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7 d. ago Head firms to retain opening spot after Khawaja ruled out of Gabba Test

Usman Khawaja will not play in the second Test due to his ongoing back problem, paving the way for Travis Head to remain at the top of the order – from where he made a match-winning century in Perth.

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8 d. ago Thumbs up: Khawaja passes fitness test ahead of Gabba Ashes showdown

With a thumbs up to Australia’s team physio, Usman Khawaja proved he was fit to fight for his spot in the team ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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8 d. ago Thumbs up: Khawaja passes fitness test ahead of Gabba Ashes clash

With a thumbs up to Australia’s team physio, Usman Khawaja proved he was fit to fight for his spot in the team ahead of the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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1 week ago The ICC called the Perth pitch ‘very good’. Usman Khawaja called it something very different

The opener has been struggling to retain his place in the Test side, and may be in further trouble after ripping into the Optus Stadium deck.

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1 week ago ‘I would be making that tough call’: Taylor urges selectors to drop Khawaja, retain Head as opener

Former Australian Test captain Mark Taylor believes Travis Head has made an irresistible case to remain at the top of the order, which could leave Usman Khawaja’s Test career in limbo.

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2 w. ago Should Usman Khawaja walk away from Test cricket before he’s pushed?

Age, form and a dodgy back are all conspiring against the 85-Test veteran. Retirement on his own terms might be the most palatable option.

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2 w. ago Australia’s revolutionary plan for Ashes hero Head revealed as Hazlewood doubts build

Australian coach Andrew McDonald also provided updates on the prospects of Pat Cummins, Usman Khawaja and Nathan Lyon for the pink ball Test in Brisbane.

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2 w. ago ‘Break England early’: Why Ponting would love Head to keep opening

Ricky Ponting expects Australia will stick with Usman Khawaja, but he thinks the selectors will have serious discussions about redeploying Travis Head in his spot at the top of the order.

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2 w. ago Head’s miracle century fires Australia to thrilling victory in Ashes opener

Promoted to opener after an injury to Usman Khawaja, Travis Head flayed a brutal hundred off 69 balls to help Australia chase down their victory target of 205 in Perth.

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2 w. ago ‘Incredible to witness’: Head’s stunning century fires Australia to victory in Ashes opener

Promoted to opener after an injury to Usman Khawaja, Travis Head flayed a brutal hundred off 69 balls to help Australia chase down their target of 205 and clinch a thrilling victory inside two days in Perth.

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2 w. ago Australia crumble in shambolic fashion as 19 wickets fall on chaotic first day of Ashes

Usman Khawaja’s inability to open the batting was a sign of things to come in a dismal Australian batting display on day one of the Ashes.

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2 w. ago Australia crumble in shambolic fashion in chaotic first day of Ashes

Usman Khawaja’s inability to open the batting was a sign of things to come in a dismal Australian batting display on day one of the blockbuster series.

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3 w. ago Doggett in line for Test debut after Hazlewood ruled out of Ashes opener

South Australian seamer Brendan Doggett is set to join Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland in a new-look pace attack for the first Ashes Test after scans confirmed Josh Hazlewood had suffered a hamstring strain.

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4 w. ago An MCC member got a life ban for abusing the Australians at Lord’s. Now the penalty is under review

The Marylebone Cricket Club is reconsidering the life ban handed down to one of its members for his part in the ugly scenes in the Lord’s Long Room during the last Ashes series - with the blessing of Usman Khawaja.

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