Usman Khawaja did not open in either innings of the first Test, as he had not spent enough time back on the field to be eligible to bat. Australia began their innings with Marnus Labuschagne and debutant Jake Weatherald. Khawaja eventually came in at No. 4 but scored only two runs.
Speaking at an event for his foundation, Usman Khawaja criticized the Perth surface. He said the pitch behaved similarly during the opening day of the India Test the previous year. Khawaja added that even Steven Smith struggled and was repeatedly hit.
"The same thing happened last year in the Indian Test, it's just that day one wicket, the ball just does not react. Steve Smith's by far the best cricketer I've ever played with and he's missing the middle of his bat by a long way - he does not miss the middle of his bat. He's getting hit in the elbow, he's getting hit."
Day-One Perth Wicket Is a Piece of S**** - Usman Khawaja
"You can't really predict up and down. Up and down is the hardest - sideways is a little bit easier but up and down your hands can't catch up. So day one wicket at [Perth] is a piece of s***, I'm happy to say that," Khawaja continued.
Cricket Australia to Seek Explanation Over Usman Khawaja’s Pitch Criticism
Cricket Australia plans to speak with Usman Khawaja about his comment calling the Perth pitch “a piece of s***.” Officials, according to the Sydney Morning Herald, were not pleased with what he said, even though they have not addressed it publicly.
Australia have kept the same squad for the next Test. The players will meet in Brisbane on Sunday, where an optional training session will be held at the Gabba. Australia, who hold a 1-0 lead in the series, will begin the second Test against Ben Stokes-led England on December 4.
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