Why is Marnus Labuschagne opening for Australia in Perth instead of ...
Nov 21, 2025 · The reason for Khawaja’s extended absence remains unclear, though the Australian camp maintains he is not injured. Khawaja eventually walked out at 4 at the fall of Labuschagne’s …
Usman Khawaja: The Uncertain Future of Australia's Veteran Batsman
4 days ago · Australia's cricket coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes Test against England, dismissing retirement speculations. Despite media reports suggesting …
Adelaide omission feels like the end for Khawaja - ESPN
Dec 16, 2025 · Usman Khawaja 's omission in Adelaide is a full circle moment of sorts, just not the one he would have been hoping for. The fifth Ashes Test in Sydney loomed as a natural conclusion to the …
Ashes 2025, 1st Test: Why Didn't Usman Khawaja Open for Australia …
Nov 22, 2025 · Veteran opener Usman Khawaja didn’t open for Australia on a chaotic Day 1, with Marnus Labuschagne stepping in. Due to ICC Law 24.2.3 after a back-spasm break, he had to bat at …
Flexible batting orders to stay but Khawaja's future unclear
4 days ago · Australian selectors are unclear whether the Sydney Test will be Usman Khawaja's last with coach Andrew McDonald saying no discussions have been had regarding the veteran's playing …
Here’s why Usman Khawaja isn’t opening for Australia on Day 1 of …
Nov 21, 2025 · The reason Usman Khawaja not opening for Australia on Day 1 of Ashes 2025-26 test against England Khawaja’s absence from the field during the closing stages of England’s innings has …
Pile-on of “modern day great” Khawaja is out of line — SEN
Dec 2, 2025 · Pile-on of “modern day great” Khawaja is out of line By Sam Kosack Adam White has called for the pile-on Usman Khawaja to stop after it was confirmed the veteran had been ruled out of …
Bizarre reason why Khawaja didn’t open the batting in first ... - MSN
The bizarre reason why Usman Khawaja didn’t open the batting for Australia in first Ashes Test - Marnus Labuschagne joined debutant Jake Weatherald in the middle for the start of Australia’s ...
Usman Khawaja left out of Adelaide Test as Pat Cummins and Nathan …
Dec 16, 2025 · Usman Khawaja has missed out on selection for the Adelaide Test, with Josh Inglis set to play. Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon come into the team at the expense of Brendan Doggett and …
The Ashes: Usman Khawaja caps remarkable day with knock of 82 to ...
Dec 17, 2025 · Usman Khawaja has fallen agonisingly short of a famous Ashes century, but may have revived his Test career with a remarkable comeback innings in Adelaide.