Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.
Australia captain Pat Cummins has remained outside Australia’s squad for the second Test of The Ashes, while veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been retained amid his battle with a back problem.
GEORGIE PARKER: This grand final is another chapter in the fierce battle between these titanic heavyweights and its the best thing that could be happening for the sport.
The English great gave as good as he got on The Front Bar as he lifted the lid on some of the most controversial Ashes moments he has been at the centre of, and how David Warner became his ‘bunny’.
Pat Cummins is set to be named in Australia’s squad for the second Test of the Ashes, giving Australia another huge boost after their series-opening win in Perth.
He’s the man who England’s Bazball approach is named after, but Brendon McCullum is set to lose his job as coach if the Poms suffer a heavy series defeat, according to Aussie cricket great Ian Healy.