England looked steady at 65-1 before Scott Boland sparked a collapse by taking three wickets in the space of 11 balls. Mitchell Starc then completed his third ten-wicket haul, and the visitors crashed to 88-6 before Jamie Smith also departed. They were bowled out for 164, setting a target of 204 for the Australia team.
Mark Howard stated that Khawaja could “barely get into a jog” as he made his way off the ground, while Michael Hussey added that the opener appeared to be in significant discomfort.
“You’re right he looks really sore," Michael Hussey responded.
USMAN GOES OFF AGAIN ?Australia looks likely to have to field a temporary opener AGAIN in the second innings, as injury concerns grow for Usman Khawaja once more.DETAILS >> t.co/h7Tdw2z89w pic.twitter.com/5DPHVQNKtd
— Fox Cricket (@FoxCricket) November 22, 2025Usman Khawaja Did Not Open for Australia in the First Innings
Under ICC rules, any player who leaves the field must spend the same amount of time back on the field before becoming eligible to bat. England’s dramatic lower-order collapse happened while Khawaja was still making up his required time.
Notably, the 38-year-old had skipped Thursday’s optional training session to play golf. Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg clarified that Khawaja’s back stiffness was an existing issue.
Travis Head Opens With Jake Weatherald in Australia’s Second Innings
Head opened the innings in a Test for the 10th time, and he did so for the first time on Australian soil. All his previous nine outings as a Test opener came in subcontinent conditions.
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