US EditionKhawaja grabs lifeline as Australia reach 94-2 in 3rd Ashes Test
Usman Khawaja scored 82 after Steve Smith withdrew due to vertigo, helping Australia recover from 94-2 to 194-5 on day one of the third Ashes Test, officials said.
- On Dec 17, Usman Khawaja scored 82 to steady Australia on day one of the third Ashes Test as the hosts finished the session 194 for five at Adelaide Oval.
- Steve Smith's late withdrawal left a gap after he was named on Tuesday; he was forced out with vertigo, allowing selectors to draft in Usman Khawaja before the toss.
- Dropped early, Khawaja regrouped and compiled a long innings spanning 126 balls, building a 91-run partnership with Alex Carey before being dismissed just before tea attempting a slog-sweep to Josh Tongue off Will Jacks.
- In searing conditions, early wickets made the contest pivotal for the series as England must win to keep the series alive after Australia fell to 94 for four before Khawaja steadied them.
- Khawaja's recall reshapes selection talk, given he missed the second Test due to back spasms and turns 39 on Thursday amid tribute tributes at Adelaide Oval for the Bondi Beach mass shooting.
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