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Head At No. 5 'a Worse Result For England': Warner Backs Khawaja To Open In Adelaide
New Delhi: Former Australia batter David Warner has backed his ex-opening partner Usman Khawaja to return to the top of the order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, suggesting that sliding Travis Head at No. 5 can pose more threat for England.
In the series opener in Perth, Khawaja was unable to open in Australia’s first innings after spending extended time off the field with a back complaint during England’s batting. Marnus Labuschagne stepped in initially, but on day two Travis Head capitalised on the opportunity, producing a match-winning Ashes century for the ages.
But Khawaja is fit again and has been named in the 15-man squad for the Adelaide Test. His most probable return would see him slot back into the opening role, pushing Travis Head down to No. 5, although head coach Andrew McDonald stressed that the opener’s spot isn’t his only option.
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Allan Border Field: Australia captain Pat Cummins has moved one step closer to returning to international cricket after he was named in a 15-player squad for the third Ashes Test against England.
'It’s Been A Monumental Fail': Ian Healy Criticises England's 'deflating Performance' In Ashes
Ian Healy: Former Australian wicketkeeper Ian Healy expressed his disappointment with how England has played so far, calling their performance "deflating", and suggested that a lack of preparation for Aussie conditions has resulted in hosts being 2-nil down in the Ashes series.
Ashes: Khawaja In Contention For Adelaide Test But McDonald Hints At Batting Reshuffle
Adelaide Test: Australia's veteran opener Usman Khawaja is expected to be back in the mix for the second Ashes Test in Adelaide, though is not necessarily locked in to open.
Ashes: ‘Extra Batting Gave Us Balance We Were After,’ Says Smith Explaining Lyon’s Exclusion From Gabba Test
Gabba Test: Steve Smith explained Australia’s choice to exclude Nathan Lyon from their commanding eight-wicket victory over England in Brisbane, saying the extra batting gave the balance they were looking for and the absence was not linked to his abilities at all.
Marnus Backs Neser As Australia Faces Selection Headache For Adelaide Test
Adelaide Test: Australia are prepared to continue to make tough calls at selection on whether or not to pick Michael Neser for the Adelaide Test after his Gabba heroics as they eye a series-clinching victory in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.
Ashes: If Anything, England Trained Too Much, Says McCullum On Defeat In Brisbane
BBC Test Match Special: England head coach Brendon McCullum said his side had over‑trained ahead of their heavy eight-wicket defeat to Australia in their second Ashes Test at the Gabba. Despite a defiant 96-run seventh wicket stand from Ben Stokes and Will Jacks on day four, England were outplayed across departments and are now 2-0 behind.
Ashes: 'They're Playing To 20 Per Cent Of Their Potential', Says Broad On England's Performance In Gabba Test
Gabba Test: Former pacer Stuart Broad believes there is some frustration within the England team regarding their performance from Day 3, stating that Ben Stokes' side is playing just 20 per cent of their potential in this ongoing day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba.
@nd Test: 'He Justified His Selection,' Says Vaughan After Jacks Takes A One-handed Blinder To Dismiss Smith
Steve Smith: Former England captain Michael Vaughan has heaped praise on Will Jacks after the off-spinner produced one of the best catches in Ashes history with his absolute screamer to dismiss Australia captain Steve Smith on Day 2 of the pink-ball Ashes Test here at the Gabba on Friday.
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Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg: Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has admitted that the revenue loss from the early finish of the first Ashes Test in Perth did hurt the national body's bottom line, resulting in the giving back "not hundreds of thousands, but million dollars"
'Absolutely Filthy': 'Gutted' Lyon Reacts To His Omission From Gabba Test Before Toss
Gabba Test: Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has revealed he was feeling "absolutely filthy" at being told he wouldn't be playing in the second Test. Lyon revealed that he arrived at the ground at 12 pm (local time), only to be informed 30 minutes later that he would not be playing.
Starc Pips Wasim Akram To Become Leading Left-arm Bowler In Test Cricket History
Sir Richard Hadlee: Australia's senior pacer Mitchell Starc broke the record for the most wickets taken by a left-arm fast bowler in Test cricket history on Day 1 of the second Ashes Test at Brisbane on Thursday.
Bailey Says Lyons' Shock Omission From Gabba Test 'very Much A One-Test Decision'
Gabba Test: Australia chief selector George Bailey has said that Nathan Lyon’s omission from the second Ashes Test against England at the Gabba was based on conditions and clarified it was "very much a one-Test decision", guaranteeing that the veteran off-spinner will play the third Test in Adelaide.
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