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Warner's 70-plus strike rate in first-class cricket is significantly higher than McSweeney's 41.92, but Khawaja said there were other ways a Test opener can build an innings.
In a video on Instagram late on the eve of the second Test against Pakistan at the MCG, Khawaja posted pictures of other international players with religious symbols and messages on their bats.
According to Australian media reports, the Pakistan-born opener intended to wear the boots during the match, which starts at Perth Stadium on Thursday.
Khawaja disagreed with Johnson's view, saying Warner and former captain Smith had done plenty for Australian cricket and their 12-month bans for 'Sandpaper-gate' were punishment enough.
During lunch break on day five’s play at Lord’s, MCC members heckled, jeered and booed the Australian team as they entered long room after Alex Carey had stumped Jonny Bairstow when the batter wandered out of his crease.
Australia ended day two at 311/5 trailing the hosts by 82 in the first innings.
As expected the spin duo of R Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja played key roles in India's triumph. The performance of the Indian lower order consisting of Ashwin, Jadeja and Axar too had a big impact on the outcome of the series.
Khawaja and Green were the bedrock of Australia's innings with a 208-run stand for the fifth wicket.
Rahul dived across full length to his right and pulled off a stunning one-handed catch at point to end Khawaja's 81-run knock.
The stylish left-hander was given out caught by Fawad Ahmed at short third man despite replays which appeared to show the ball touching the grass as the diving fielder scooped it up at the MCG.
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