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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 Protect match as a result of a reported hamstring harm however attended the Australian Grand Prix. Nevertheless, in accordance 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 befell between March 15 to 18.
“Our medical workers mentioned all through he has been out there for choice,” Dawes informed Information Corp as quoted by The Indian Categorical.
“That’s my understanding from Cricket Australia workers as nicely. No hamstring points so far as we’re involved. I’m going off our medical workers and there’s no cause why he couldn’t have performed the final sport. It is simply disappointing he did not play a sport for Queensland when he had a chance to.
“I’ve bought a bunch of blokes right here that every one wish to play. I believe we’re disenchanted he didn’t play the sport in opposition to 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 out there (for the ultimate) for subsequent week and we are going to make that call on Friday.” Dawes added.
Queensland Cricket Deputy Chair Ian Healy mentioned that he spoke to Cricket Australia concerning the matter.
“I am glad I did not have my tv on (to see him on the F1),” Healy informed SENQ. “Cricket Australia ought to really feel a bit underneath the pump with this, I spoke with them, they usually weren’t conscious of Queensland’s issues with him not enjoying for Queensland, they need we might have rung them earlier,” he added.
Queensland’s match vs South Australia resulted in a draw and the facet made it to the ultimate of the match. The identical groups shall be developing in opposition to one another within the summit conflict, beginning March 26.
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