Khawaja knows he could be back for just one Test, as Aussie squad tests negative

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Khawaja knows he could be back for just one Test, as Aussie squad tests negative
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Travis Head's positive COVID result opens the door for Usman Khawaja to return for the fourth Ashes Test, while the rest of Australia's playing squad and support staff test negative.

Almost 10 years to the day since making his international debut in an Ashes Test at the SCG, Usman Khawaja is preparing for his 45th cap in unusual circumstances.Usman Khawaja is expected to return to the Test team in place of Travis Head, who tested positive for COVID-19The fourth Ashes Test starts 10 years and two days after Khawaja's debut on the same ground

Khawaja is expected to step into the role, but T20 World Cup hero Mitch Marsh and wicketkeeper Josh Inglis have been added to the squad ahead of the Sydney Test. Back then, the Aussies were down 2-1 and had already lost the trophy. This time around, fortunes have flipped, with Australia trying to go 4-0 up afterAnd while that game was the start of a long career representing Australia, Khawaja is well aware this return — his first Test since being dropped during the 2019 Ashes tour — could be short-lived.

"If I do play, it'll only be for one game. Heady will come back next game, I understand the situation," he said.

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