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Cricket Australia Backs Khawaja over Pre-Test Golf Controversy
Cricket Australia defends Khawaja’s golf day, citing common practice and pre-existing back stiffness amid chaotic Ashes Test where 19 wickets fell on opening day.
- On Friday, Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said he had no issue with Usman Khawaja playing golf before the Perth Test, adding it is common and aids preparation.
- On Thursday Usman Khawaja skipped optional training to play golf, with Cricket Australia noting his pre-existing back stiffness and that players sometimes take breaks to prepare mentally.
- Because he was off-field more than eight minutes, Usman Khawaja was barred from opening under Perth Test match rules, forcing Marnus Labuschagne to partner debutant Jake Weatherald, who fell for a two-ball duck while Khawaja made two at No.4.
- Facing criticism, Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg said players must be accountable, while Tom Moody called it `Absolutely poor management` and Darren Lehmann described it as disappointing.
- With CA facing deficits, Greenberg said he must "thread the needle" to balance broadcaster, ticket sales and sponsor impacts while trying to end a six-year run of deficits this year.
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‘Drawing a long bow’: Khawaja’s pre-Ashes golf defended after back spasm issues
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has rejected suggestions that Usman Khawaja’s pre-Ashes round of golf contributed to the back spasms that upended Australia’s batting order in both innings.
·New Zealand
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‘Drawing a long bow’: CA boss defends Khawaja’s pre-Ashes golf after back spasms
Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg has rejected suggestions that Usman Khawaja’s pre-Ashes round of golf at Perth’s exclusive Lake Karrinyup contributed to the back spasms that upended Australia’s batting order on day one of the first Ashes Test at Optus Stadium.
·Northbridge, Australia
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left, 37% Center
Bias Distribution
- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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