Archive · 3 Dec 2025
Khawaja Avoids Sanction for Criticizing Perth Pitch
Usman Khawaja, an Australian cricket player, said the pitch in Perth was bad.
He called it a 'piece of s**t' because it had uneven bounce.
Cricket Australia asked him to explain, but he didn't get in trouble.
The match ended quickly, and the ICC said the pitch was actually very good.
England and Australia played, and Australia won.
It was a short match, and Australia is now leading the series.
Usman Khawaja criticized the Perth pitch, calling it a 'piece of s**t' for its variable bounce.
Cricket Australia asked Khawaja to explain his remarks but did not punish him.
The ICC rated the Perth pitch as 'very good', the highest possible rating.
The first Ashes Test in Perth lasted only two days, with Australia winning by 8 wickets.
Australia leads the five-match series 1-0 after the victory in Perth.
- Who
- Usman Khawaja, Australian cricket player
- What
- Khawaja criticized the Perth pitch and avoided sanction
- When
- After the first Ashes Test in Perth, which lasted two days
- Where
- Perth Stadium, Australia
- Why
- Khawaja's comments were not reflective of the team's view, and he was not punished
- Player
- Usman Khawaja
- Pitch Rating
- Very Good (ICC)
- Match Duration
- 847 deliveries (shortest Ashes Test since 1888)
- England's First Innings
- 172 all out
- Australia's First Innings
- 121/9 at stumps (Day 1)
- England's Second Innings
- 164 all out (Day 2)
- Australia's Victory
- 8 wickets (Day 2)
- Series Lead
- Australia leads 1-0 in five-match series