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Ashes: CA CEO Denies Link Between Khawaja’s Golf Session And Back Spasms
CA CEO: Cricket Australia (CA) chief executive Todd Greenberg has dismissed any co-relation between Usman Khawaja’s decision to play golf ahead of the ongoing first Ashes Test and the back spasms he suffered on day one’s play.
Khawaja, 38, was forced off the field late in England’s first innings on Friday, and although he did re‑enter the field before it ended, ICC regulations meant he had not spent sufficient time back on the field to be eligible to open the batting.
As a result, Marnus Labuschagne was pushed up to open alongside debutant Jake Weatherald, with captain Steve Smith slotted in at number three. Khawaja eventually came in at number four, but made only two runs. On day two, Khawaja fielded through the overs without any discomfort.
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