Usman Khawaja News

With their stalwarts Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja back in the hut, the responsibility to see Australia’s chase through had fallen on Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh’s shoulders with the visitors needing another 241 runs to cross the finish line.

Watch Mitchell Marsh ride the bounce to hammer a pull shot

New Zealand set Australia a competitive target of 279 runs for victory in the second Test at Hagley Oval. The visitors found themselves in troubled waters early in the chase, with the scoreboard reading a dismal 26/2 within the first ten overs.

Pat Cummins knocks over half-centurion Kane Williamson

New Zealand managed to post a total of 372, thus setting Australia a stiff target of 279 runs for victory. The visitors have found themselves in troubled waters early on, with the scoreboard reading a dismal 26/2 within the first ten overs.

Glenn Phillips lures Alex Carey into an uppish drive

Glenn Phillips delivered the goods for the hosts with the ball on the second day of the ongoing Test between Australia and New Zealand. The off-spinner picked up the wickets of Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey as New Zealand bowled Australia out for 164 in their second innings.

World Cup champion forced to remove DOVE logo from bat during Test series, here’s why

Usman Khawaja was recently stopped by the ICC from showing his support for the Palestinians during the Pakistan tour of Australia. He wanted to write “All lives are equal” on his shoes, but was banned.

Tim Southee castles Steve Smith for a duck

New Zealand captain Tim Southee dismissed Australian lynchpin Steve Smith for a duck in the first over of the third innings of the first Test against Australia, giving the hosts a bit of respite after an arduous day.

Glenn Phillips removes Head, Marsh off consecutive balls

On the second day of the ongoing Test between Australia and New Zealand, Glenn Phillips delivered the goods for the hosts with the ball. The off-spinner picked up the wickets of Usman Khawaja, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh and Alex Carey as New Zealand bowled Australia out for 164 in their second innings.