June 04, 2026
The Australia spinner says he was gutted when informed by selectors chair George Bailey about his Brisbane omission
Four years on, Bazball is now in the firing line, with former players and pundits decrying the high-risk game on Australia's spicy pitches
The Aussie opener was unable to open either innings in the series opener in Perth because of back spasms
Khawaja struggled with back spasms during Australia's dramatic victory over England in the series opener in Perth
England have won just two out of their seven pink-ball matches
His team will face the Australians in Brisbane, having suffered an eight-wicket defeat inside two days
The England pacer says he will definitely not play all five matches in the Ashes series
The fast bowler has been sidelined by a lower-back issue since July
