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On David Warner's Test Replacement, Usman Khawaja's Word Of Caution To Selectors

Australia Test batter Usman Khawaja has urged the national selectors to look for class over form when they choose his next opening partner after David Warner quits the longest format next month. Warner is set to play his last Test at his home ground in Sydney against Pakistan in the final game of the three-match series starting January 3. Khawaja isn't too concerned about his next partner but urged the selectors to pick the right player who can flourish and succeed at the international level.

"Marnus Labuschagne Has Opening-itis": Usman Khawaja On Top-Order Batting Slot

Australia opener Usman Khawaja believes there is no need to shift Marnus Labuschagne or anyone else to open once David Warner concludes his Test career, stating that given the difficulties of the task, a specialist should perform the job. With Labuschagne playing at the No.3 position in the batting order, the left-handed batter believes it would be hazardous to move him ahead of the Pakistan series. Khawaja was asked about the possibility of Labuschagne being moved up to open the batting when Warner's Test career expires later this summer, most likely following the third Test against Pakistan in Sydney in the new year. "Have you asked Marnus this? I think he would give you a really clear, 'hell no'. Marnus has got opening-it is...I think that is a long shot," Khawaja was quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

David Warner A "Hero": Usman Khawaja's No-Nonsense Response To Mitchell Johnson's Criticism

David Warner's inclusion in the Australia team for the Test series against Pakistan has become a subject of serious debate, with suggestions being made that the opening batter didn't deserve to be included in the team. Former Australia pacer Mitchell Johnson, in his column, launched a sharp attack at Warner and the Australian selectors after he was added to the Test roster despite poor form. Johnson's criticism of Warner hasn't been welcomed by many, with Australia batter Usman Khawaja calling the comments by the former Aussie star "harsh".

Team-mate defends David Warner after stinging Mitchell Johnson criticism over 'Sandpaper-gate'

Usman Khawaja jumped to the defence of his opening partner David Warner on Monday after stinging criticism of the veteran batsman from Australian great Mitchell Johnson.

"Still Issue Fine...": Australia's Ashes Star Takes Sharp Dig At ICC For Docking World Test Championship Points Over Slow Over-rate

A couple of days after the Ashes series ended, Australia and England were in for a rude shock as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday said it docked points and fined both the teams for maintaining slow over-rate during the recently-concluded contest. The ICC said in a release on its website that both England and Australia, who played out a 2-2 draw with one Test of the five-match series being washed out in Manchester, have been fined one World Test Championship point for every over short, along with match fees.

"I Walked Straight Up To Umpire": Australia Star Fuels Ball-Change Controversy

Australia batter Usman Khawaja was left to rue a "frustrating" ball change which he believed played a key role in England's fightback to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. The tourists started Monday's last day on 135-0, needing just 249 more runs to reach an imposing victory target of 384. But England's Chris Woakes struck twice early on, taking two wickets in seven balls as he removed both David Warner (60) and Khawaja (72) following their impressive opening stand.

Dinesh Karthik Digs Up Stunning Ashes Stat, Earns 'Honorary Englishman' Tag

The Day 4 of the fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England, ended in the favour of the visitors as their score read at 135/0 in the chase of 384. Openers Usman Khawaja (69*) and David Warner (58*) were unbeaten after rain forced an early stumps. At the end of the day, commentators Ricky Ponting and Mark Taylor praised the duo for remaining intact and giving Australia an upper hand in the game. However, their fellow commentator and veteran India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik took this moment to roast both of them. In the end, however, England secured the match and the series ened 2-2

"What Did You Say?": Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Confront England Supporter. Watch

Australia put themselves in a strong position in the 5th and final Test of the Ashes series against England, having not lost a single wicket despite putting 135 runs on the board on Day 4. Needing 249 more runs to win, with all 10 wickets intact, Australia do have a big opportunity to make history by winning the Test. But, England supporters are doing all they can to unnerve Australian batters. A video has emerged from Day 3 of the match where a spectator seemed to have taunted Usman Khawaja, prompting him and Marnus Labuschagne to confront the fan.

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On David Warner's Test Replacement, Usman Khawaja's Word Of Caution To Selectors

"Marnus Labuschagne Has Opening-itis": Usman Khawaja On Top-Order Batting Slot

David Warner A "Hero": Usman Khawaja's No-Nonsense Response To Mitchell Johnson's Criticism

Team-mate defends David Warner after stinging Mitchell Johnson criticism over 'Sandpaper-gate'

"Still Issue Fine...": Australia's Ashes Star Takes Sharp Dig At ICC For Docking World Test Championship Points Over Slow Over-rate

"I Walked Straight Up To Umpire": Australia Star Fuels Ball-Change Controversy

Dinesh Karthik Digs Up Stunning Ashes Stat, Earns 'Honorary Englishman' Tag

"What Did You Say?": Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne Confront England Supporter. Watch