Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja nail Australian Test team auditions
They might not have received an overwhelming show of support from selector Mark Waugh, but the batsmen made the most of their opportunity at the Gabba...
View ArticleShaun Marsh, James Pattinson, Steve O'Keefe get Australia call-up for Adelaide
SYDNEY: Top order batsman Shaun Marsh was called into the Australia squad for the third Test against New Zealand on Wednesday along with pace bowler James Pattinson and left arm spinner Steve O'Keefe....
View ArticleJoe Burns, Usman Khawaja recalled to Australian Test squad to face New Zealand
Joe Burns has been named in Australia's Test squad to take on New Zealand next week in a surprising move by selectors. Unlucky to miss out on the tours of the Caribbean and England, Burns gets his...
View ArticleFresh injury makes Khawaja doubtful for Adelaide Test
PERTH: Usman Khawaja is doubtful for the day-night Test against New Zealand in Adelaide later this month after the Australian top order batsman re-injured his left hamstring while fielding at the WACA...
View ArticleNew-look Test team faces a bumpy ride
COMMENT Australian cricket heads into a brave new era this summer - and it could be case of buckle up tightly for it shapes as a bumpy year ahead. The retirements of Michael Clarke, Chris Rogers, Brad...
View ArticleUsman Khawaja suffers injury setback
Perth: Usman Khawaja's rollercoaster ride in international cricket continued when he strained a hamstring on the second day of the second Test against New Zealand at the WACA on Saturday. The...
View ArticleBurns, Khawaja included in Australia's first Test squad to face New Zealand
Batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been recalled by Australia for next week’s first cricket Test against New Zealand....
View ArticleMarsh deserves another chance - Lehmann
Darren Lehmann says Shaun Marsh has earned the right to replace the injured Usman Khawaja in the third Test against New Zealand. Marsh was named in a 13-man squad for the final Test of the series in...
View ArticleRetirements reveal uncertainty over Australia's batting stocks
The lengthy discussions selectors needed to finalise the Test squad have highlighted the uncertainty over the country's batting stocks entering the new era of Australian cricket. As many as seven...
View ArticleAustralia pick Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja to face Kiwis
Share this page Share this with Copy this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/34676664 Read more about sharing. Queensland batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been re-called by Australia for...
View ArticleAustralia v New Zealand: Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns must perform, says Mark...
Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns have been given 'a couple of Tests' to cement their places in the Australian cricket team, according to national selector Mark Waugh. The pair were recalled to the national...
View ArticleCricket: Burns, Khawaja in squad to play NZ
Usman Khawaja and Joe Burns at a training camp earlier this month. Photo: Getty Images Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been given the chance to cement their place in...
View ArticleShaun Marsh called into Australia squad for Adelaide Test against New Zealand
Shaun Marsh’s Test experience helped him get the nod ahead of Cameron Bancroft and Michael Klinger for the third Test against New Zealand. Marsh replaces injured Usman Khawaja in the Australian team...
View ArticleAustralian Test squad selected with a new era in mind
Queensland batsman Joe Burns has emerged as the selection surprise for next week's first Test against New Zealand, where he will replace the retired Chris Rogers at the top of the order. West...
View ArticleAustralia v New Zealand cricket second Test: Injury to Usman Khawaja has...
Australia are set to be on the hunt for a replacement batsman for the historic day-night Adelaide Test after comeback kid Usman Khawaja hobbled off the WACA with a hamstring injury. Khawaja was a...
View ArticleAustralia recall Khawaja, Burns for first NZ Test
SYDNEY: Batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been included in Australia’s 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand, filling vacancies left by the retirements of captain Michael Clarke...
View ArticleKhawaja, Burns in squad for 1st New Zealand Test
Batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been included in Australia’s 12-man squad for the first test against New Zealand, filling vacancies left by the retirements of captain Michael Clarke and opener...
View ArticleKhawaja, Burns named by Australia for 1st New Zealand Test
SYDNEY: Batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja have been included in Australia's 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand, filling vacancies left by the retirements of captain Michael Clarke...
View ArticleBurns, Khawaja in Australia squad for Test opener
SYDNEY: Batsmen Joe Burns and Usman Khawaja were on Friday recalled by Australia for next week's first Test against New Zealand in Brisbane. Burns was selected ahead of Cameron Bancroft to open the...
View ArticleFirst Test: WA duo miss out as cricket selectors opt for Joe Burns
Shaun Marsh and Cameron Bancroft have failed to make the final 12-man squad for the first Test against New Zealand next Thursday. The WA batsmen missed out as selectors instead opted for Joe Burns, who...
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