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Khawaja Calls For Australia Selectors To Prefer Class Over Form While Picking Next Test Opener
Usman Khawaja: Australia opener Usman Khawaja has called for the national selectors to prefer class over form while picking next Test opener, post the retirement of David Warner from the format. Warner had earlier said about his wish to end his Test career when Australia face Pakistan in the third and final game of the series at the SCG in January 2024.
The veteran left-handed opener has been named in Australia’s 14-player squad for the first Test against Pakistan at the Optus Stadium in Perth, beginning from December 14. As of now, Cameron Bancroft, Matthew Renshaw and Marcus Harris are the leading contenders for the role post Warner’s retirement.
“To be honest, it (who my next opening partner is) doesn't really matter to me, genuinely. Whoever the selectors are going to pick, they're going to pick because they think they're the best for the role. I don't even believe in the ‘bat-off’ people are talking about right now. I think it (the decision) is going to come to a lot more than that.”
