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Usman Khawaja Out of Gabba Test, Future Hangs in the Balance
Usman Khawaja missed the second Ashes Test due to persistent back spasms and will not be replaced, affecting Australia's opening batting options, Cricket Australia confirmed.
- On Tuesday, Cricket Australia confirmed Usman Khawaja, Australia batter, pulled up sore and will miss the second Ashes Test at Gabba, Brisbane that begins on Thursday but remains with the squad.
- Khawaja's withdrawal stems from back spasms that forced him off in the opener and stopped him opening in Perth; he completed light training during the Gabba optional session on Monday.
- After Wood's knee pain, England selected off-spinning allrounder Will Jacks as their sole change, replacing Mark Wood who bowled just six deliveries in Perth and wore a knee brace for three days.
- Australia face a selection dilemma over their opening combination, with Travis Head likely to partner Jake Weatherald after his century replacing Khawaja, prompting possible moves for Cam Green, Josh Inglis, or Beau Webster.
- Khawaja's Test future now hangs in the balance after being ruled out with back spasms and failing to pass 50 in his past nine Test innings, amid off-field scrutiny over Perth pitch remarks.
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