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‘Frustrated’ Usman Khawaja to lead Australia in tour match
Khawaja, who will captain Australia in the three-day match while regular skipper Tim Paine takes a break, has failed to score a half-century in the three tests and is averaging 20 in a lean series to date.
Australia’s Usman Khawaja, James Pattinson confirmed for Ashes opener
Usman Khawaja passed a fitness test on Monday after recovering from a hamstring injury and Langer confirmed the left-hander will bat at number three, while fast bowler Pattinson is set to feature in his first test match since February 2016.
Steve Smith raring to go, Usman Khawaja expected to be fit for Ashes opener
Australia captain Tim Paine said former skipper Smith had given batting coach Graeme Hick long and taxing work-outs in the nets as he looks to hone his formidable game ahead of the Ashes opener in Edgbaston on Aug. 1.
World Cup 2019: Usman Khawaja causes selection headache before Australia’s opener
Usman Khawaja's fielding injury against Sri Lanka on Monday has provided Australia coach Justin Langer with a selection headache ahead of Australia's World Cup opener against Afghanistan on Saturday.
World Cup 2019: Australia’s form is no fluke, says Usman Khawaja
Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has credited his team's hard work for the emphatic conclusion to their World Cup preparation as they beat Sri Lanka by five wickets on Monday.
