Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Khawaja Criticizes Perth Ashes Pitch
Usman Khawaja, an Australian cricket player, said the pitch in Perth was not good during the first Ashes Test match.
He said it was very hard to bat on because the ball bounced up and down a lot, making it difficult to hit.
Many players, including his teammate Steve Smith, got hit by the ball.
Khawaja also said that similar things happened in India last year.
He had to miss batting because of a back problem but hopes to play in the next match.
Australia won the first Test easily, but Khawaja thinks the pitch was not fair.
Cricket Australia and the ICC, however, said the pitch was good.
Usman Khawaja criticized the Perth pitch for being unfair and unpredictable, calling it a 'piece of s**t'.
19 wickets fell on the first day, and 17 on the second day of the Test.
Khawaja compared the conditions to a similar experience in India last year.
He missed batting in the first innings due to back spasms but hopes to play in the next Test.
Australia won the first Ashes Test by 8 wickets, taking a 1-0 lead in the series.
- Who
- Usman Khawaja, Australian cricketer
- What
- Criticized the Perth pitch for being unfair and unpredictable
- When
- After the first Ashes Test in November 2025
- Where
- Perth, Australia
- Why
- Due to the unpredictable bounce and excessive wear on players
Usman Khawaja's Criticism
Cricket Australia and ICC's Defense
Pitch Quality
Usman Khawaja's Criticism
Khawaja described the Perth pitch as a 'piece of s**t' due to its unpredictable bounce, which made batting difficult and led to many wickets falling and players getting hit.
Cricket Australia and ICC's Defense
Cricket Australia and the ICC rated the pitch as 'very good,' highlighting its good carry, limited seam movement, and consistent early bounce.
- Player
- Usman Khawaja
- Match
- First Ashes Test
- Location
- Perth, Australia
- Wickets Day 1
- 19
- Wickets Day 2
- 17
- Australia's Result
- 8-wicket win
- Khawaja's Injury
- Back spasms
- Khawaja's Age
- 39
- ICC Pitch Rating
- Very Good
- Match Duration
- 2 days
Sources
Khawaja criticises Perth pitch despite ICC’s ‘very good’ rating for Ashes opener
Ashes: Usman Khawaja calls Perth pitch ‘piece of s**t’, compares it to India experience
Usman Khawaja To Receive Formal Notice From Cricket Australia For Calling Perth Pitch 'Piece Of S**t'
Ashes: Usman Khawaja To Give Explaination Cricket Australia Over His 'Piece Of S***' Remark On Perth Pitch
Ashes: Cricket Australia seeks explanation from Khawaja over his ‘piece of s***’ Perth pitch remarks
