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Root hits first century in Australia
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In the scheme of things, Joe Root's drought-breaking Australian century may end up being rivalled as this Test's most telling contribution by a batter with Yorkshire roots. This was surely not how Josh Inglis envisaged making his first impact on the ...
Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes test against England in Brisbane later this week due to a back problem, the team said on Tuesday. Khawaja was unable to open either innings in the series opener in Perth because of back spasms and showed some discomfort on Monday in the nets at Brisbane's Gabba ground,
Nathan Lyon has struggled to contain his anger and frustration at being left out of Australia's second Test against England as he revealed he had not spoken to the coach hours after the decision was made.
Beau Webster will make his case for a Test recall in Australia A's clash with England Lions with Jhye Richardson to also continue his push to return to international level during the first-class fixture in Brisbane.
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon made no secret of his disappointment with being dropped for the second Ashes test in Brisbane, saying he had not yet been able to bring himself to speak to selectors about the decision.