Usman Khawaja blasts Perth Ashes Test pitch despite ICC rating it ‘very good’

Usman Khawaja slammed the Perth pitch as “substandard” despite an ICC “very good” rating, citing excessive wickets and unpredictable bounce. He expressed frustration with the playing surface, calling day one a “piece of s-“. Khawaja’s own form and team position are now under scrutiny following a low score and Travis Head’s success.