Have we seen the last of Usman Khawaja?

from The Ashes to Ashes Podcast · host Patrick Glover

A preview of the second Ashes test at the Gabba, which begins on Thursday, December 4.Take a look at the possible starting XI for Australia, who look likely to unleash Travis Head at the top of the order again after Usman Khawaja was ruled out due to a back injury.England has named its XI for the second test, but will be without Mark Wood due to a knee injury.Also, three England players have had a run in with the law just days out from the Gabba test in Brisbane. Find out exactly what happened.Thanks for listening to the pod! Feel free to send feedback or ask any cricket related questions you may have.Thank you for listening! Be sure to follow on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and/or Instagram.

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A preview of the second Ashes test at the Gabba, which begins on Thursday, December 4. Take a look at the possible starting XI for Australia, who look likely to unleash Travis Head at the top of the order again after Usman Khawaja was ruled out due to a back injury. England has named its XI for the second test, but will be without Mark Wood due to a knee injury. Also, three England players have had a run in with the law just days out from the Gabba test in Brisbane. Find out exactly what happ...