Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes

Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win
Steven Smith backed Usman Khawaja for Australia's Ashes opening spot after his stunning double century against Sri Lanka, praising the veteran batter's resilience and form as Australia fine-tunes preparations for the World Test Championship Final.
Australia take control after Khawaja and Inglis pummel Sri Lanka
Australia's Usman Khawaja struck a maiden double hundred and Josh Inglis got a century on his test debut against Sri Lanka to power the tourists to a mammoth 654 for six before they declared their first innings on day two of the opening test on Thursday.
Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.
Usman Khawaja slams maiden 200, 1st Australian to reach milestone in Sri Lanka
Australia opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred in Tests on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. He became the first Australian to achieve the landmark in Sri Lanka.
1st Test: Australia opener Usman Khawaja achieves unique feat with double hundred against Sri Lanka
Usman Khawaja completed his maiden double century in Tests, which is also the first by an Australian batter in Sri Lanka, leading the visitors to a commanding 475 for 3 at lunch on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.
Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.
Australia inflict heaviest Test defeat on Sri Lanka
Australia take 15 wickets on day four of the first Test in Galle to send Sri Lanka to defeat by an innings and 242 runs.
Sri Lanka vs Australia quick hits: Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis help break records as Nishan Peiris claims unwanted slice of history
Usman Khawaja and Josh Inglis helped Australia into the record books, while Nishan Peiris set a record he'd like to forget. Here are the quick hits from day two of the first Test in Galle.
Why Usman Khawaja might be axed for second Test in brutal development after double century
OPINION Usman Khawaja claimed player-of-the-match honours for his stunning double century in the first Test against Sri Lanka but selectors may be wise to drop the Aussie Test veteran for game two. It ...
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Usman Khawaja creates history by breaking all-time record with double-century against Sri Lanka, becomes first Australian with this epic feat
Usman Khawaja became the first Australian to hit a double century in Sri Lanka during 1st Test match in Galle.
‘Make sure you’re in Sri Lanka’: Khawaja reveals selection guarantee
Usman Khawaja has revealed how Australian coach Andrew McDonald assured him that a lean 2024 would not preclude him from ...