Cummins gives injury update on Khawaja after missing start of Australia innings

Smith reveals how injured Khawaja sensed Head's heroics: One of the best back spasms

Australia benefited from an unexpected change at the top after Usman Khawaja’s back spasm opened the door for Travis Head, whose blistering 123* powered them to an eight-wicket win in the Perth Test.

Smith goes into bat for Khawaja over first Test prep

Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith has defended Usman Khawaja’s preparation for the first Test as the veteran opener battles back spasms.

Pat Cummins provides update on Usman Khawaja's back spasm after opening day of Ashes

Australia regular Test and ODI captain Pat Cummins provided n update on Usman Khawaja's back spasm that saw him off the field briefly in the first innings on the opening day of the Ashes Test in Perth. Khawaja went off the field as England suffered a collapse late in their first innings to get bowled out for 172 despite being at 160/5. As Khawaja spent a bit of the time in the dressing room to get treatment for his spasm. He was not allowed to o…

Cummins gives injury update on Khawaja after missing start of Australia innings

Khawaja was unable to open the batting for Australia due to back spasms

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Pat Cummins provides official update on Usman Khawaja after opener gets injured in Perth Test

The Australian skipper Pat Cummins has confirmed that Usman Khawaja is unlikely to take the field for Australia after a serious injury to his back. He has further claimed Usman Khawaja's utility in the Australian middle order.