Khawaja: England is the toughest place in the world to bat
Usman Khawaja
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Australia opener Usman Khawaja has called English conditions the toughest to bat on in the world and has meagre expectations.
Speaking ahead of the World Test Championship Final and the Ashes series, Khawaja has said that it is a tough life for the top-order batters in England.
Khawaja has a batting average of 19.66 from six Tests in England, less than half his career average of 47.81, and was dropped after three matches of the 2019 Ashes, which Australia drew 2-2 to retain the urn.
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“England is, in my opinion, the toughest place in the world to bat for a top three batsman, plain and simple,” Khawaja told Sydney Morning Herald on Monday, 14 May.
“The new ball is tough work, but then you get some [weather] conditions, and it’s a bit of luck involved in it, too. Sometimes you get the other team out, then suddenly the clouds roll over, and other times you’re out there and it’s nice and sunny," the batter further added.
Australia will play India in the WTC final at The Oval in London from June 7, before the Ashes commence on June 16 in Birmingham.
