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Australia ponder surprise new role for Khawaja

Australia are considering recalling Usman Khawaja into the middle order for the third Ashes Test, says coach Andrew McDonald.

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Big praise for opening pair as Khawaja call looms

Australia will be in for a selection dilemma if Usman Khawaja recovers from his back injury in time for the third Ashes Test, to be played at Adelaide Oval.

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In-form McSweeney's lesson from tough Test initiation

Nathan McSweeney's career-best knock has sent a timely reminder to Australian selectors, 12 months after his first Test stint ended.

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Remember me? McSweeney hits double ton for Australia A

After a torrid introduction to Test cricket against India ace Jasprit Bumrah, Nathan McSweeney has staked his claim to replace Usman Khawaja.

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In face of Bazball, Smith opens up on the Aussie way

Steve Smith has offered an insight into Australia's plan to counter the English "Bazball' tactics in the second Ashes Test at the Gabba.

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'Looks pretty good': Cummins eyeing Gabba Test return

Test captain Pat Cummins is a chance of returning to the Australian Test team when the Ashes series continues at the Gabba.

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Flailing Usman Khawaja’s Test future now lies out of his own hands

After years of selectors arguing that his presence brings stability to Australia, the injured opener is now the team’s main source of uncertainty

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Strengthened Australia welcome England to Gabbatoir in pivotal Ashes week

Ben Stokes is still bullish but the omens suggests pink-ball Test could be a nightmare on Vulture Street

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England pick Will Jacks ahead of Shoaib Bashir for second Ashes Test

The all-rounder will be thrust into action for the tourists later this week

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Khawaja out of second Ashes Test and into the unknown

Beleaguered opener Usman Khawaja is out of the second Ashes Test due to the back injury that afflicted him in Perth.

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England have 'massive confidence' for Gabba Test

Despite a huge loss in the series opener, England's Brydon Carse says the tourists have reason for confidence heading into the second Ashes Test.

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Brydon Carse confident England can recapture hostility in second Ashes Test

The tourists were condemned to a two-day loss in Perth but it was not one-way traffic.

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Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny

As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling.

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Head says he can work in any role in Australian order

Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles.

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Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought

Travis Head's Perth heroics showed he could be an option to open for Australia, but his regular efforts to rescue Australia at No.5 may be just as important.

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Why the needless mystery from Australia over Cummins and Khawaja for second Test?

Mixed messages over captain Pat Cummins’s potential return to bowling in the Ashes are a curiously dismissive attitude towards the paying public

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CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism

Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.

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Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test

Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.

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The Independent UK

Pat Cummins to miss second Ashes Test as Australia name squad

Cummins missed the first Test in Perth with a back issue and Australia have named unchanged squad

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Cummins out of Australia Ashes squad as Khawaja lays into state of Perth pitch

Captain Pat Cummins’s return is on hold as Australia named an unchanged squad for the match in Brisbane, with Usman Khawaja retaining his place

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Veteran Khawaja backed by contender to keep Test spot

Matt Renshaw might be close to gaining a Test recall but the Queensland opener believes under-fire veteran Usman Khawaja still has what it takes in the Ashes.

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Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes

Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.

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Travis Head’s devastating knock gives Australia’s selectors a dilemma

Test-winning century and Usman Khawaja’s bad back make strong case for Travis Head to open Australia’s innings again

The Independent UK

Usman Khawaja pulls out of golf pro-am event after injury row

Khawaja has drawn the ire of fans for playing golf the day before the start of the first Ashes Test against England

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Australia no guarantee to pick Khawaja for Gabba Test

Usman Khawaja is still struggling with a back issue that flared up in the first Test and is not guaranteed selection in Brisbane, even if fit.

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