Khawaja taking tips from Lehmann on how to stump Indian spinners

Last Updated: Monday, January 28, 2013, 12:30

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja is taking the help of his state coach Darren Lehmann on how to fight against high-quality spin bowling in the Indian sub-continent.

George Bailey lashes out at Channel Nine criticism

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 14:29

Australia’s acting captain George Bailey has lambasted Channel Nine for claiming he will lead a second-string one-day international team against Sri Lanka, and accused the Nine Network of talking them down as a TV rights strategy.

Rookie trio to take top three spots for Oz against Lanka in MCG ODI

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 13:50

Australia will use one-day debutants Aaron Finch, Phil Hughes and Usman Khawaja at the top order during the first ODI against Sri Lanka at the MCG on Friday, captain George Bailey confirmed.

Hussey says Oz’s talent reserve good enough to replace him

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 16:25

Michael Hussey has claimed there is no lack of talent in Australia to replace him in the national team, adding that his younger brother David can get a crack at replacing him in the Test squad.

‘Perennially injured’ Watson contemplates quitting bowling to prolong Test career

Last Updated: Saturday, December 29, 2012, 16:50

Australia vice-captain Shane Watson is brooding over giving up bowling in Test cricket in order to avoid constantly recurring injuries which have plagued his career in the longest form of the game so far.

‘Fragile’ Watson again sidelined by injury

Last Updated: Friday, December 28, 2012, 12:08

Australia vice captain Shane Watson has endured yet another injury set back after suffering a calf strain during their innings and 201 runs win against Sri Lanka at the MCG, and the all rounder is expected to be ruled out of the Sydney Test.

Bird, Khawaja named in Australian squad for second Test

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 16:44

Cricket Australia`s (CA) national selection panel (NSP) Tuesday named a 13-player squad for the second Test against Sri Lanka starting on Boxing Day here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

Playing ‘dispirited’ Watson in lower order could bring best out of him

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 18, 2012, 15:43

Out of form Shane Watson should be made to bat at number six in order to protect him from the pressure of batting at number four, which would in turn bring the best out of the talented all rounder

Usman Khawaja considering moving to Queensland

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 1, 2012, 18:15

Out of favour, Australian Test batsman Usman Khwaja is mulling a move to Queensland after telling Bulls players he wants to move north.

It was tough on Khawaja: Warne

Last Updated: Friday, December 23, 2011, 10:40

Australian spin legend Shane Warne said the axing of Usman Khawaja was harsh and a similar fate beckons Mike Hussey and Ricky Ponting if the Aussies lose the eagerly-awaited Test series against India.

Waugh feels sorry for Khawaja

Last Updated: Thursday, December 22, 2011, 12:22

Former Australian batsman Mark Waugh is hoping that the decision to pick an out-of-form but experienced Ricky Ponting works in the opening Test against India as Usman Khawaja was unlucky to get the axe for one just bad show.