November 29th 2025.
In a recent event hosted by the Usman Khawaja Foundation, the veteran opener did not hold back in expressing his disappointment with the Perth Stadium pitch during the first Ashes Test against England. His comments included labeling the pitch as "a piece of s***" and criticizing the number of wickets that fell on the first day of the match. It seems that these remarks did not sit well with Cricket Australia officials, who have now requested an explanation from Khawaja.
According to reports from SEN Cricket, the officials were particularly displeased with Khawaja's comments because the match referee, Ranjan Madugalle, had deemed the Perth pitch as "very good" just a day earlier. Khawaja's criticism of the pitch's behavior and the impact it had on players such as Steve Smith, who was hit by extra bounce, did not go unnoticed.
The veteran cricketer pointed out that this was not the first time the Perth track had produced such results on the opening day of a Test match. He also expressed his frustration with the fact that the pitch seemed to be favoring the bowlers more than the batsmen, making it difficult for them to play their shots. Khawaja also mentioned how challenging it is to deal with a pitch that has unpredictable bounce, causing the batsmen's hands to struggle to keep up with the ball.
Despite facing backlash for his comments, Khawaja stood by his statement and even went as far as saying that the Perth pitch has been "a piece of s**t" in previous years as well. However, the Australian opener did not let this affect his performance on the field, as Australia went on to win the first Test by eight wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match Ashes series.
In the next Test, which will be a pink-ball match, Australia will face England at The Gabba in Brisbane, starting on December 4. As the team prepares for this important game, Khawaja will have to explain his controversial remarks to Cricket Australia officials. Despite the criticism, the veteran cricketer remains confident in his team's abilities and is focused on helping Australia secure another victory.
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