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Ashes: Usman Khawaja back in nets, but Australia’s opening question stays open; Travis Head throws himself as ‘an option’ | Cricket News

Usman Khawaja plays a shot during an Australia nets session at The Gabba on December 01, 2025 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo/Getty Images) Usman Khawaja made progress towards being available for the day-night Ashes Test at the Gabba, but Australia are still assessing whether his back can handle a full five-day match. The 38-year-old, who missed…

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‘Imran Khan is fully healthy’: Pakistan jail rubbishes health rumours; Khawaja Asif says he’s getting ‘five-star treatment’

The Adiala Jail administration on Wednesday dismissed rumours and confirmed that former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan remains inside the Rawalpindi prison and is in good health.This comes amid growing speculation regarding the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder’s whereabouts.“There is no truth to reports about his transfer from Adiala Jail,” officials said in a statement. They…

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‘Open war if … ’: Pakistan issues new warning to Afghanistan amid border tension; what Khawaja Asif said

Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has warned that Islamabad will go into an “open war” with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks in Istanbul collapse, according to a report by TOLO News. The discussions are aimed at defusing weeks of cross-border tensions and deadly clashes between the two countries.Speaking to reporters, Asif said there had…

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‘Most welcome’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif backs Trump’s mediation in Taliban conflict; drags India into row

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (File photo) Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday called on US President Donald Trump to help ease tensions with its Taliban-controlled northern neighbor, lauding his past peace efforts and openly welcoming his mediation in the current negotiations.When asked about Trump’s possible role in peace negotiations between Pakistan and the…

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‘Asim Munir more powerful than you’: Where does power lie in Pakistan? Khawaja Asif admits to ‘Hybrid Model’

Pakistan’s defence minister, Khawaja Asif, has once again defended his country’s “hybrid model” of governance, insisting that the military and civilian leadership work “by consensus” in managing state affairs. Speaking to British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan, Asif dismissed suggestions that the army dominates Pakistan’s politics, while controversially describing US democracy as a “deep state.” Oval Office…

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‘You said he was operating from India …’: Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif contradicts himself on Imran Khan; left flustered by reporter

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif NEW DELHI: Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif was left visibly flustered during an interview with journalist Mehdi Hasan after being caught in a contradiction over his claims about former prime minister Imran Khan’s social media activity.In the exchange, Asif first insisted that Khan was personally operating his Twitter account from…

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Defence pact: Pakistan minister asked if Saudi Arabia will step in case of war with India – What Khawaja Asif said

Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (ANI file photo) Days after Islamabad and Riyadh signed a new defence pact, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that Saudi Arabia will stand by Pakistan in the event of a war with India.Speaking to Geo TV, the anchor asked Asif, “Will Saudi Arabia get involved if India and…

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