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Ashes: Stokes Dubs Bashir As 'No 1 Spinner' After Brisbane Snub
Ben Stokes: England captain Ben Stokes has reiterated Shoaib Bashir’s position as the team’s leading spinner, despite Will Jacks being selected instead for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.
England have named their XI for the second Test of the Ashes series on Tuesday and called up Will Jacks for the pink-ball game to replace injured Mark Wood.
On the eve of the day-night match in Brisbane, Stokes stressed that the call was shaped by conditions and team balance rather than any loss of faith in Bashir.
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Khawaja Avoids Sanction For Criticism Of Perth Pitch: Report
Sydney Morning Herald: Australian opener Usman Khawaja has reportedly avoided punishment for his “piece of s**t” remark on the Perth Stadium pitch, which received a “very good” rating from the ICC after the Ashes opener was completed within two days.
He’s Close; We Haven't Ruled Him Out: Smith Hints At Cummins' Return For Gabba Test
The New Ball: Pat Cummins could return as captain of Australia in the second Ashes Test against England, with stand-in captain Steve Smith confirming that the pacer has a chance to make a remarkable comeback for the second pink-ball Test.
‘Not The Words I Would've Used,’ Smith Reacts To Khawaja’s 'piece Of...' Review Of Perth Pitch
The West Australian: Australia’s stand-in skipper Steve Smith disagreed with Usman Khawaja’s blunt assessment of the Perth pitch for the first Ashes Test, after the opener labelled it a “piece of s**t”, saying those were “probably not the words he would have used.”
Ashes: Khawaja Ruled Out Of Brisbane Test Due To Back Injury
Brisbane Test: Australia's regular opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the upcoming second Test of the Ashes series due to the back injury he sustained nearly two weeks ago in Perth.
Ashes: Will Jacks Replaces Injured Wood In England's XI For Brisbane Test
England Cricket Board: England have named their XI for the second Test of the Ashes series and called up Will Jacks for the pink-ball game to replace injured Mark Wood.
Vaughan: England Need Better Game Awareness for Pink-Ball Test at the Gabba
Michael Vaughan says England must adopt an ‘old school’ and smarter approach in the Gabba day-night Test, urging better game awareness to challenge Australia.
Khawaja Remains Short Of Full Fitness Ahead Of Gabba Test: Report
Michael Di Venuto: Australia opener Usman Khawaja remains short of full fitness with only three days remaining before the second Ashes Test at the Gabba but is pushing to play his home Ashes match.
Ashes: Labuschagne Avoids Khawaja’s Selection Talks, Says Decision ‘up To People Above My Pay Grade’
Ashes Test: Ahead of the second Ashes Test, Marnus Labuschagne highlighted Usman Khawaja’s sustained excellence but avoided offering an opinion on whether the veteran should be retained for this week’s pink-ball game here at The Gabba.
Happy If That’s What’s Needed To Win: Head Ready To Open Again In Khawaja’s Absence
The West Australian: Australia's Travis Head said that he’s more than willing to remain at the top of the order after his blistering century in the first Ashes Test. His remarks come as questions linger over Usman Khawaja’s fitness and long-term place in the national side.
Ashes: Mark Wood Ruled Out Of Brisbane Test
Allan Border Field: England will be without Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test in Brisbane after renewed concerns over the fast bowler’s left knee, dealing a significant blow to their hopes of levelling the series.
Ashes: Khawaja Faces CA Notice After Dubbing Perth Pitch ‘piece Of...’
Usman Khawaja Foundation: Usman Khawaja is expected to receive a formal notice from Cricket Australia after bluntly labelling the Perth Stadium surface for the first Ashes Test a “piece of s**t” during a charity lunch this week.
Ashes: Terming England As Arrogant Is Little Bit Too Far, Says Stokes
Terming England: England captain Ben Stokes has pushed back against suggestions that his side carried an air of arrogance during the first Ashes Test against Australia in Perth, insisting that saying this was ‘a little bit too far’.
Khawaja Criticises Perth Pitch Despite ICC’s ‘very Good’ Rating For Ashes Opener
Usman Khawaja Foundation: Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who has retained his place for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, came down heavily on the series opener pitch in Perth despite the ICC giving the surface a ‘very good’ rating.
Tough To Put A Timeline On It: Hazlewood Eyeing Comeback In 'back End' Of Ashes
Josh Hazlewood: Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood says he’s aiming to be available for the ‘back end’ of the Ashes as he is still recovering from his hamstring injury.
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