Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes

Steve Smith wants Usman Khawaja to open in Ashes after Australia's Sri Lanka win
Steven Smith backed Usman Khawaja for Australia's Ashes opening spot after his stunning double century against Sri Lanka, praising the veteran batter's resilience and form as Australia fine-tunes preparations for the World Test Championship Final.
Smith praises 'near flawless' Australia after Sri Lanka thrashing
Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith hailed his side's resounding innings and 242-run victory over Sri Lanka in Galle on Saturday as "near flawless" after the visitors retained the Warne-Muralitharan Trophy.
Steve Smith: Australia batter passes 10,000 Test runs as visitors dominate Sri Lanka on day one in Galle
Steve Smith becomes fourth Australian and only 15th player in history to reach 10,000 Test runs; Australia in commanding position on 330-2 at stumps on day one in Galle after Smith (104 not out) and U
Australia batter Steve Smith passes 10,000 Test runs in opener against Sri Lanka
The 35-year-old, captaining the side in the absence of Pat Cummins, needed just one run in Galle to reach the milestone in Galle.
Cricket world blasts 'pathetic' move as Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja punish woeful Sri Lanka
While the cricket world was singing the Aussies' praises after a brilliant batting performance on day one, Sri Lanka are being shredded for their efforts in the field. Smith was dropped by Prabath Jayasuriya on 1, while Khawaja and Travis Head (57) both should have been dismissed early in their innings.
'A near flawless performance' Smith after Australia inflicted the biggest Test defeat on hosts Sri Lanka
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Australia in command as Smith, Khawaja punish Sri Lanka on rain-hit opening day of first test
Steve Smith scored his 10,000th test run to put him in elite cricket company and Australia was 145-2 after winning the toss and batting Wednesday in the first test against Sri Lanka. Smith needed only one run Wednesday to achieve the milestone,
Steve Smith blocked from performing key on-field role during first cricket Test against Sri Lanka
Steve Smith has revealed he won't be able to throw during the first cricket Test against Sri Lanka due to the elbow injury he recently suffered in the BBL. There was some concern that Smith wouldn't be able to play in Galle after injuring his right elbow while throwing the ball during a game for the Sydney Sixers earlier this month.
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