Miscellaneousfromwww.theguardian.com1 week agoUsman Khawaja ruled out of second Ashes Test due to back injuryUsman Khawaja will miss the second Ashes Test with a back injury; Travis Head likely to open and Beau Webster favoured for the middle-order vacancy.
World newsfromwww.theguardian.com1 month agoCrunch time nears for Australia as selectors try to fit Ashes batting puzzle pieces together | Martin PeganPat Cummins will miss the first Ashes Test and Scott Boland is almost certain to replace him, while batting selections remain uncertain amid injuries.