Usman Khawaja able to bat wherever for Australia if chosen to play in Ashes in opposition to England

Usman Khawaja mentioned that he’s able to bat wherever for Australia if chosen to play within the Ashes in opposition to England. The five-match Ashes begins in Brisbane on December 8. Australia’s Usman Khawaja able to bat wherever if chosen to play in Ashes (Image Courtesy: AFP)HIGHLIGHTSAustralia’s Usman Khawaja able to bat wherever if chosen to play in AshesThe five-match Ashes begins in Brisbane on December 8Usman Khawaja has final performed a Test within the 2019 Ashes collectionAustralia’s Usman Khawaja is aiming for Ashes recall, which begins from December 8 in Brisbane.

The 34-year-old southpaw mentioned that he’s able to bat wherever for Australia if chosen to play within the Ashes in opposition to England.“If you are speaking about me opening and whatnot, I’ve been batting 4 for Queensland for the final two years,” Khawaja told local media on Tuesday.”So for me batting, if there is a spot at 5 it is as doubtless as opening the batting. It in all probability makes extra sense in some respects.”I think I’ve talked to selectors about it, I’ve told them I can bat anywhere along the order.”Khawaja final performed a Test within the 2019 Ashes collection, the place Australia retained the trophy after a 2-2 draw, however there have been requires him to be recalled after the Queensland skipper scored successive centuries within the Sheffield Shield first-class competitors this season.Khawaja additionally mentioned he was enthusiastic about Australia’s tour of Pakistan subsequent 12 months, with the workforce set to go to for the primary time since 1998.He beforehand criticised the selections by New Zealand and England to scrap their excursions to Pakistan.”It’s amazing, fingers crossed everything goes well,” Khawaja mentioned. “It’s massive for Pakistan cricket, something they haven’t had for such a long time, a country that absolutely loves cricket.”Even although (I used to be) born in Pakistan, for me, it is nearly spreading the attractive sport of cricket.”Click right here for IndiaToday.in’s full protection of the coronavirus pandemic.