Khawaja calls Perth pitch a total disaster after wild day one

What a wild ride at Optus Stadium! Day one saw a whopping 19 wickets tumble like they were in a bowling alley. Usman Khawaja didn’t hold back, calling the pitch a total disaster while battling back spasms. Australia quickly chased down England's 204 runs. Now, everyone's curious if Khawaja can bounce back at the Gabba!

Quick rundown

1.Nineteen wickets fell on the first day, making it a record-breaking chaos.

2.Usman Khawaja didn't mince words about the pitch, calling it a 'piece of s***'.

3.The match ended quickly, with Australia chasing down the target in style.

4.Khawaja's back spasms kept him from opening, but he's ready for a comeback.

5.The second Test at the Gabba promises to be another thrilling encounter.

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