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Australia Star, Set To Open In Perth, Takes Swipe At Jasprit Bumrah: "Bizarre Kind Of..."

Australia's left-handed opener Usman Khawaja admits Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah's unusual bowling action initially feels awkward, but with constant exposure to facing him, it becomes easier to handle. "I mean, when you first face him, it's just his action. It's a different, bizarre kind of action as his release point is very different than other bowlers. It's just a bit further up. So a lot of guys release the ball from near the popping crease. (Against Bumrah) it feels like he gets a bit further out just with his front braced leg and pushes the ball out," said Khawaja to Fox Sports on Thursday.

Nathan Mcsweeney Doesn't Need To Copy David Warner, He Has His Own Game: Usman Khawaja

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja backed his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney, urging him to play his own game against India in Perth rather than trying to ape David Warner, who was a "special player" in his own right. Approaching his 38th birthday, Khawaja, a veteran of 73 Tests with nearly five and half thousand runs and 15 tons, also believed that needing to score runs at a quick clip is nothing but an urban myth, and advised McSweeney to just "repeat the process" which has worked for him till date.

Usman Khawaja Backs Nathan McSweeney As Opening Partner In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has laughed off the subject of Nathan McSweeney's strike rate of 41.92 being lower than his in Tests 48.3 and expressed belief that the young all-rounder is ready to take up the job left for grabs after David Warner's retirement. The 25-year-old South Australian skipper will make his Test debut against India in Perth's first Test starting next Friday and set to be slotted in as the opener alongside Khawaja for the five-Test series against India.

Australia Great Backs This Star As Opener In Upcoming Tests Against India

After Cricket Australia confirmed that Nathan McSweeney would open the batting in Border-Gavaskar Trophy series opener, former wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist questioned the selectors if they strayed from their "top six batters" policy and argued that Josh Inglis, who had been included as reserve batter, deserves his Test debut against India in Perth and open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. On Sunday, Cricket Australia, while revealing the 13-man squad, confirmed that McSweeney would open the batting alongside Khawaja in the series opener on November 12.

Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Former Australian skipper Tim Paine picked up young batting star Sam Konstas as a replacement for opening batter Usman Khawaja in Tests if the veteran hung up his boots. Paine was speaking on SEN as Konstas participated in the two-match unofficial Test series against India A. Konstas first taste of major success was securing the ICC U19 World Cup title win with Australia this year. In the tournament, Konstas scored 191 runs in seven innings at an average of 27.28, including a century.

Australia Star Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Decision To Bat At No. 4 Again, Says "I Didn't..."

Australia batter Steve Smith said that Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne "hated" him at the top order and wanted him to return back to his original batting position - No. 4 - but he is happy to bat wherever the team wants him to. Australia head coach Andrew McDonald confirmed last week that he and captain Pat Cummins have decided to shift Smith back to No. 4 batting spot in Test cricket following a brief stint at the opening role.

"Very Strategic, Always Has A Plan": Usman Khawaja's Special Praise For India Star

Star Australia opener Usman Khawaja heaped praise on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and said that the 37-year-old always has a plan and is very strategic. In the upcoming days, Australia will take on India in the prestigious Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Ashwin has stunning numbers against Australia, he played 22 Test matches and 42 innings against the Aussies, in which he has picked up 114 wickets at an economy rate of 2.70. While playing 10 Test matches on Aussie soil, Ashwin bagged 39 wickets at an economy rate of 2.93.

"Always Been Huge...": Usman Khawaja On India-Australia Rivalry

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) approaches, the cricketing world is abuzz with anticipation of what is widely regarded as one of the sport's most intense rivalries, India versus Australia. The series, set to commence on November 22, features the top two teams in Test cricket, adding an extra layer of excitement. Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has shared his thoughts on the significance of the rivalry. "We're the world number one and number two teams really over the last two years. We were there at the last World Test Championship together. The rivalry has always been huge. I take it as a sign of respect, and I know that Indians love beating Australia in any form of cricket," Khawaja said, according to Star Sports.

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Australia Star, Set To Open In Perth, Takes Swipe At Jasprit Bumrah: "Bizarre Kind Of..."

Nathan Mcsweeney Doesn't Need To Copy David Warner, He Has His Own Game: Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja Backs Nathan McSweeney As Opening Partner In Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australia Great Backs This Star As Opener In Upcoming Tests Against India

Ex-Australian Skipper Tim Paine Identifies Sam Konstas As Long-Term Replacement For Usman Khawaja

Australia Star Steve Smith Breaks Silence On Decision To Bat At No. 4 Again, Says "I Didn't..."

"Very Strategic, Always Has A Plan": Usman Khawaja's Special Praise For India Star

"Always Been Huge...": Usman Khawaja On India-Australia Rivalry