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Australian opener Usman Khawaja has stirred controversy for allegedly faking an harm and attending an F1 Grand Prix race in Melbourne on weekend. As per the declare, the southpaw missed Queensland’s Sheffield Defend match as a consequence of a reported hamstring harm however attended the Australian Grand Prix. Nonetheless, in line with Queensland’s Head of Elite Cricket Joe Dawes, there was no harm to the participant. Dawes additionally expressed ‘disappointment’ for the truth that Khawaja did not present up for the match vs South Australia, that passed off between March 15 to 18.
“That is my understanding from Cricket Australia staff as well. No hamstring issues as far as we are concerned. I go off our medical staff and there is no reason why he could not have played the last game. It’s just disappointing he didn’t play a game for Queensland when he had an opportunity to.
“I’ve received a bunch of blokes right here that every one need to play. I believe we’re disenchanted he didn’t play the sport towards South Australia. That is the choice he made and he has communicated a few of the causes for that within the public. Hopefully he’ll make that call to make himself accessible (for the ultimate) for subsequent week and we are going to make that call on Friday.” Dawes added.
Queensland Cricket Deputy Chair Ian Healy said that he spoke to Cricket Australia regarding the matter.
“I am glad I did not have my tv on (to see him on the F1),” Healy told SENQ. “Cricket Australia ought to really feel a bit of beneath the pump with this, I spoke with them, and so they weren’t conscious of Queensland’s issues with him not taking part in for Queensland, they want we might have rung them earlier,” he added.
Queensland’s match vs South Australia led to a draw and the aspect made it to the ultimate of the match. The identical groups might be arising towards one another within the summit conflict, beginning March 26.
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