Usman Khawaja claimed player-of-the-match honours for his stunning double century in the first Test against Sri Lanka but selectors may be wise to drop the Aussie Test veteran for game two. It may sound like a wild suggestion to axe Khawaja but there is method behind the madness and Australia's record thumping of a hapless Sri Lanka offers coach Andrew McDonald's side a huge opportunity to plan for the future.

Usman Khawaja's maiden double century helped Australia declare at 654 for six in the first test against Sri Lanka. Khawaja's 232, alongside Josh Inglis' century on debut, bolstered Australia’s innings.

Usman Khawaja struck his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle on Thursday.

Usman Khawaja had the time of his life with the bat in the first Test against Sri Lanka notching up his maiden double century. In the process, he also broke Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record in the island nation before being dismissed for 232 runs.

Steve Smith, who notched his 10,000th Test run on Wednesday, was the only wicket to fall in the morning session as he left the crease having added 37 runs to his overnight total

Usman Khawaja scored an impressive double century in the first Test against Sri Lanka at Galle. Chankesh Rao Updated : Jan 30, 2025, 03:42 PM IST In the first Test match against Sri Lanka, Usman Khawaja scored his first double century,

Usman Khawaja became the first Australian to hit a double century in Sri Lanka during 1st Test match in Galle.