Usman Khawaja has attracted criticism for missing the start of Australia's batting innings due to spending time off the field for a toilet break and a massage.

Khawaja came off the field at the end of the 29th over of England's innings and returned during the 32nd over, spending a total of 19 minutes off the field — a period where England lost three wickets to be bowled out for 172.

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Due to spending more than eight minutes off the field, Khawaja was not permitted to bat until the same amount of time had elapsed in Australia's batting innings, per law 24.2.3.2 which states in part: "The player shall not be permitted to bat in the match until his t

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