Former Australia batter David Warner has endorsed his former opening partner Usman Khawaja to return to the top order for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Warner believes that moving Travis Head to No. 5 could pose a greater challenge for England.

In the series opener in Perth, Khawaja missed the chance to open in Australia’s first innings due to a back issue, which kept him off the field during England’s batting. Marnus Labuschagne initially filled in, but Travis Head took full advantage on day two, scoring a match-winning century.

Now that Khawaja is fit again and named in the 15-man squad for the Adelaide Test, he is expected to resume his opening role, potentially pushing Head down to No. 5. However, head coach Andrew McDonald noted that the opener’s spot is not Khawaja’s only optio

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