Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has expressed his disappointment at New Zealand and England abandoning their tours of Pakistan.

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja said head coach Justin Langer probably feels like the players are "stabbing him in the back", amid criticism of the coach over performances of the team.

India vs Australia: The alleged racial abuse of Indian players during the recently-concluded Sydney Test in Australia is only the latest in many such incidents over the years to mar the sport in the country.

Left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja has joined compatriot Dan Christian in calling out the ongoing racism issues that exist in Australian cricket.

Usman Khawaja was not included in Australia's squad that will be travelling to England for three ODIs and three T20Is.

Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja's wife Rachel Khawaja gave birth to their first child Aisha on July 21.

Australia named three uncapped players Thursday in a preliminary 26-man squad for a potential limited-overs tour of England, while recalling Glenn Maxwell and Usman Khawaja.

Shaun Marsh and Usman Khawaja were among the six players dropped from Cricket Australia's list of nationally contracted players.

Nathan Ellis provided another moment of brilliance in an entertaining season of the Big Bash League.

New South Wales off-spinner Steve O'Keefe was appalled by the Sydney weather condition in which their Sheffield Shield match was played.