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"Had to call Carey over....": Aussie opener Khawaja breaks silence on back
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Australian opener Usman Khawaja broke his silence for the first time after experiencing back spasms during the first Ashes Test at Perth, which prevented him from opening in both innings
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Ashes: Australia name unchanged squad for second Test as Cummins misses ou
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Cummins missed the opening Test of the series in Perth with a back injury as the Aussies clinched an eight-wicket victory inside two days, but the captain is yet to be cleared for a return for the second match at the Gabba that commences on December 4.
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Josh Inglis' unbeaten 125 powers Cricket Australia XI to 8-wicket win over
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Josh Inglis hit an unbeaten century to steer a Cricket Australia XI (CA XI) to an eight-wicket win over Engand Lions in the tour match at Lilac Hill in Perth.
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McDonald confirms "further investigation" into Khawaja's back spasm; says
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After finishing the Perth Ashes opener in two days, players and staff flew to their home cities. Khawaja's back spasms are a significant concern for the Aussies, as the 38-year-old was not able to open in both innings and failed to score well in his only attempt with the bat. He also dropped
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Crawley joins unwanted list after pair of ducks in Perth Ashes Test
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Tasked with providing England with an explosive start to expand their 40-run lead further, Crawley once again fell to Starc in the first over, thanks to an excellent one-handed grab from the veteran Aussie left-armer. Previously in the first innings, he had nicked the delivery at slips to Us
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Ashes: From Smith to Lyon, top Australian stars on milestone hunt
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Smith, Lyon, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Starc are on a milestone hunt ahead of the first Test.
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"He absolutely tore shreds off me": Khawaja recounts fiery sledging encoun
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Australia batter Usman Khawaja's first run-in with Brendon McCullum, during the 2011 Test series between Australia and New Zealand, was far from pleasant
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"Pretty cool experience": Weatherald on meeting Smith, Cummins
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Jake Weatherald enjoyed his first training hit in Aussie colours ahead of the first Ashes Test against England, scheduled to begin on Friday at Optus Stadium in Perth.
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"Being risk-averse is not being risk-free": Greg Chappell questions Austra
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Chappell shared his thoughts on Australia's cautious approach, "Being risk-averse is not being risk-free. By anchoring in the harbour of familiarity, Australia's selectors may have invited the very storm they sought to avoid. Perth demanded courage. The Ashes demand it. A ship is safe in har
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Marnus Labuschagne returns, Sam Konstas misses out as Australia announce s
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Opener Sam Konstas misses out, whereas Marnus Labuschagne earns a recall, and Jake Weatherald is also included in the squad as Australia announces their squad for the first Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series against England starting from November 21.
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Sheffield Shield: Khawaja registers brilliant 87, Renshaw, Labuschagne str
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Starting day three at 349/5, New South Wales posted a total of 429/7 declared, with Steve Smith (118) and Kurtis Patterson (122) posting centuries. Queensland was solid in their response, ending their day at 238/4, trailing by 191 runs. Khawaja (87 in 127 balls, with 12 fours) had a 94-run o
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Renshaw aiming to draw inspiration from Khawaja's Test resurgance ahead of
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Renshaw, who made his international debut in 2016, has played 14 Tests and scored 645 runs at an average of 29.31, with a century and three fifties. The batter said that "he wants to be there" for the first home Ashes at Perth from November 21 onwards, and Khawaja's renaissance in the 2020s
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