Now, 'The Silencer' unrests England

Khawaja century puts hosts in control on second day.

NT Correspondent

Sydney: Usman Khawaja scored a classy century to put Australia on top as England toiled on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney. Khawaja, playing his fi rst Test since 2019, produced a well-crafted 137 as Australia declared on 416-8 at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Stuart Broad claimed a fi ne 5-101, including bowling Khawaja late in the day, but Australia held on to make England face a tricky 20 minutes with the bat.

There were familiar problems for England, with Joe Root dropping Khawaja on 28 off Jack Leach, who again struggled for rhythm.

‘I DIDN’T DOUBT MY ABILITY AT 35’

The star batter Usman Khawaja said, “Getting selected for Australia is a bonus for me. I am enjoying my life at the moment. I didn’t doubt my ability at 35.”