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'I can bat anywhere': why veteran is open to demotion

Australia's XI for the third Ashes Test remains unsettled, with Usman Khawaja unsure whether he will be recalled at the top of the order, at No.5 or not at all.

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England's worst-case scenario is Head at No.5: Warner

David Warner says moving Travis Head back to No.5 could make Australia's batting more dangerous in Adelaide, with Usman Khawaja opening.

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Don't write off dangerous England in Ashes yet: Paine

Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine says Adelaide Oval will perfectly suit England's aggressive approach as they seek to fight back in the lopsided series.

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Return of captain Pat Cummins leaves Australia facing key selection decisions for third Ashes Test

Cummins will be back to lead Australia as they look to seal the series in Adelaide

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Pat Cummins primed for return as Australia name squad for third Ashes Test

Captain expected to be back at the helm in Adelaide while opener Usman Khawaja remains in the frame despite back injury concerns

The Guardian - AU

Cummins return sets Aussies up for fresh Ashes record

Pat Cummins has been named in Australia's squad for the first time this Ashes, putting Australia in the box seat to clinch the series.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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.

The Guardian - UK

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.

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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