Khawaja, who is yet to play Test cricket in India, is expected to open the innings with David Warner in the four-match series.
The veteran batter has had previous success on the sub-continent, notably scoring a hundred for Australia A in a four-day game in Bangalore in 2018 and earning the Player of the Series award in the 2019 ODI series.
Speaking after the abandoned Day 3 of the third Test against South Africa in Sydney, Khawaja said while he has fared well against spin on the sub-continent recently, he understands how unpredictable things can get.
He was quoted as saying by Perth Now:
The 36-year-old had a jaw-dropping average of 165.33 in the three-match Test series in Pakistan, with Australia registering a 1-0 triumph. He also performed decently in Sri Lanka in August 2022.
“I haven’t been in the grind as long as Davey Warner, Steven Smith” - Usman Khawaja
Having consistently spent time outside the side, Khawaja admits he hasn’t been in the grind for a long time and is enjoying his cricket as his body feels in good shape. The Pakistan-born batter added:
With Day 3 of the Sydney Test against South Africa abandoned, the southpaw was left stranded on 195 as Australia are likely to declare with only two days remaining.
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