Australia's Khawaja set to return to training for Brisbane test
MELBOURNE : Australia opener Usman Khawaja looks increasingly likely to play the second test against West Indies in Brisbane this week after completing concussion protocols on Sunday.
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Andrew McDonald Evaluates Steve Smith's Performance As An Opener In Test
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald opened up on Steven Smith's new batting position in Test cricket and said that it's more about the connection between the two openers. McDonald said that Smith can perform well as an opener once he and Usman Khawaja make the connection. "I suppose it's more just the connection of Usman and Smudge over time," McDonald said when asked about how they are evaluating Smith as an opener as quoted by cricket.com.au. The head coach also praised Smith and said that he is "one of the best problem solvers in the game" for the Aussies.
Australia keep faith in 'problem-solver' Smith as opener
MELBOURNE : Steve Smith's first outing as a test opener may not have gone to plan but Australia coach Andrew McDonald said he had the full support of the team and that it would take time for him to build a relationship with Usman Khawaja at the top of the order.
Australia to monitor Khawaja after blow to jaw in Adelaide
MELBOURNE : Australia opener Usman Khawaja appears doubtful for the second test against West Indies after sustaining a blow on Friday to his jaw in the series opener in Adelaide.
Head and Hazlewood put Australia on course for victory v Windies
Travis Head smashed a rapid 119 and Josh Hazlewood blew away the West Indies top order to put Australia on course for a comprehensive victory on day two of the opening test at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday.
Debutant Joseph gives West Indies some hope
ADELAIDE: Debutant Shamar Joseph gave the West Indies some hope after taking two top-order wickets during Australia's reply to the visitors' first innings total of 188 in the opening Test in Adelaide on Wednesday (Jan 17).
Smith falls cheaply in opening debut but Australia nose ahead
ADELAIDE :Steve Smith's first outing as a test opener did not go according to plan but Australia still looked in control of the series opener against West Indies after bowling out the visitors for 188 at Adelaide Oval on Wednesday.
Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test Day 1 Live Score Updates
Australia vs West Indies, 1st Test: Live Updates: Australia will be squaring off against West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series on Wednesday in Adelaide. Pat Cummins confirmed the return of Cameron Green to the side that has been rearranged after David Warner retired from the longest format. Steve Smith will play the role of an opener in Test cricket for the Aussies. Meanwhile, West Indies have announced that they will bring in three debutants. (Live Scorecard)