Australian Domestic Season 2024/25

[Lightning McQueen]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tension-between-khawaja-and-queensland-builds-ahead-of-sheffield-shield-final-1477388

There is tension between Test batter Usman Khawaja and Queensland Cricket ahead of next week's Sheffield Shield final, but he is likely to be named in an extended squad for the final on Friday with a decision on whether he plays or not to come ahead of the game starting next Wednesday.

Khawaja, 38, and Queensland Cricket are at odds over his absence from the last Shield game of the season against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval, where Queensland secured a draw which qualified them for the final against South Australia at the same venue.

Queensland Cricket general manager Joe Dawes made strong comments on Wednesday suggesting that Khawaja was not injured and insisted Queensland's medical staff had declared him available for selection.

"That is my understanding from Cricket Australia staff as well. No hamstring issues as far as we are concerned," Dawes told reporters at Brisbane Airport on Wednesday.

"I go off our medical staff and there is no reason why he could not have played the last game. It's just disappointing he didn't play a game for Queensland when he had an opportunity to. I have got a bunch of blokes here that all want to play. I think we are disappointed he did not play the game against South Australia. That's the decision he made and he has communicated some of the reasons for that in the public. Hopefully he will make that decision to make himself available for next week and we will make that decision on Friday.''

Khawaja has already played 11 first-class matches this summer including seven Tests, meaning he has already played more games and days than any Australian domestic red-ball-only batter would play in a Shield summer in total. The 38-year-old has managed his schedule carefully in recent years, valuing rest over playing a lot of back-to-back games in order to remain mentally and physically fresh for his Test commitments as he attempts to extend his career as long as possible.

I've just taken a few snippets from the article and that last paragraph peaked my interest with Khawaja playing more red ball cricket than any other batter during the 24/25 season plus with him being 38, having a young family and participating in Ramadan I think people just need to take that all into consideration (irrespective whether he's injured or not) before criticising his decision to opt out of Queensland's last match and just appreciate what's he done for Australia since coming back into the team and becoming an incumbent opener.

I wonder if he gets paid per game?

[heater31]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tension-between-khawaja-and-queensland-builds-ahead-of-sheffield-shield-final-1477388

There is tension between Test batter Usman Khawaja and Queensland Cricket ahead of next week's Sheffield Shield final, but he is likely to be named in an extended squad for the final on Friday with a decision on whether he plays or not to come ahead of the game starting next Wednesday.

Khawaja, 38, and Queensland Cricket are at odds over his absence from the last Shield game of the season against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval, where Queensland secured a draw which qualified them for the final against South Australia at the same venue.

Queensland Cricket general manager Joe Dawes made strong comments on Wednesday suggesting that Khawaja was not injured and insisted Queensland's medical staff had declared him available for selection.

"That is my understanding from Cricket Australia staff as well. No hamstring issues as far as we are concerned," Dawes told reporters at Brisbane Airport on Wednesday.

"I go off our medical staff and there is no reason why he could not have played the last game. It's just disappointing he didn't play a game for Queensland when he had an opportunity to. I have got a bunch of blokes here that all want to play. I think we are disappointed he did not play the game against South Australia. That's the decision he made and he has communicated some of the reasons for that in the public. Hopefully he will make that decision to make himself available for next week and we will make that decision on Friday.''

Khawaja has already played 11 first-class matches this summer including seven Tests, meaning he has already played more games and days than any Australian domestic red-ball-only batter would play in a Shield summer in total. The 38-year-old has managed his schedule carefully in recent years, valuing rest over playing a lot of back-to-back games in order to remain mentally and physically fresh for his Test commitments as he attempts to extend his career as long as possible.

I've just taken a few snippets from the article and that last paragraph peaked my interest with Khawaja playing more red ball cricket than any other batter during the 24/25 season plus with him being 38, having a young family and participating in Ramadan I think people just need to take that all into consideration (irrespective whether he's injured or not) before criticising his decision to opt out of Queensland's last match and just appreciate what's he done for Australia since coming back into the team and becoming an incumbent opener.

I wonder if he gets paid per game?

My understanding all players get match payments.

Used to be about $4000 per shield game and $1500 for white ball. Test matches is about $12,000?

Match payments would be paid by the state association and its just tge retainer paid by CA in the case of test regulars playing in the shield.

[Jim05]

Weak by Khawaja, doesn’t want to help his mates out and play in a must win game but happy to come back for the glory in the final.
And all this BS about not taking a blokes spot who has played all year but then happy to take his spot in a final

[Brodlach]

I doubt the Queensland coaches select him after some of the comments made this week

[Eagles2014]

I doubt the Queensland coaches select him after some of the comments made this week

Be staggered if they dont pick one of the best batters in the country

[Brodlach]

I doubt the Queensland coaches select him after some of the comments made this week

Be staggered if they dont pick one of the best batters in the country

Joe Dawes had a decent crack at him, almost called him a liar.

[Jim05]

I doubt the Queensland coaches select him after some of the comments made this week

Be staggered if they dont pick one of the best batters in the country

And if they do I would hope another state is the phone to the bloke he replaces immediately

[The Dark Knight]

https://youtu.be/O-6umZ1n8yc?si=0JAX3dgjzBNlKXR9
https://www.cricket.com.au/news/4236553

[Trader]

Blah blah blah, he's high maintenance. Time to move him on.

Has the second most runs in test cricket behind Joe Root since he's started opening.

Yep, get that, but he doesn't wanna play in the Shield final. He's 'above that' so time for Cricket Australia to grow some you know what's and move people who don't want to do the right thing, on.

Is Travis Head making himself available for SA?
If not, do we move him on too?

[Corona Man]

Blah blah blah, he's high maintenance. Time to move him on.

Has the second most runs in test cricket behind Joe Root since he's started opening.

Yep, get that, but he doesn't wanna play in the Shield final. He's 'above that' so time for Cricket Australia to grow some you know what's and move people who don't want to do the right thing, on.

Is Travis Head making himself available for SA?
If not, do we move him on too?

I'd say he is busy playing that IPL trash..... meh, pays the bills I guess.

[dedja]

Blah blah blah, he's high maintenance. Time to move him on.

Has the second most runs in test cricket behind Joe Root since he's started opening.

Yep, get that, but he doesn't wanna play in the Shield final. He's 'above that' so time for Cricket Australia to grow some you know what's and move people who don't want to do the right thing, on.

Is Travis Head making himself available for SA?
If not, do we move him on too?

Don’t need him … we have Son of Boof.

[Brodlach]

Blah blah blah, he's high maintenance. Time to move him on.

Has the second most runs in test cricket behind Joe Root since he's started opening.

Yep, get that, but he doesn't wanna play in the Shield final. He's 'above that' so time for Cricket Australia to grow some you know what's and move people who don't want to do the right thing, on.

Is Travis Head making himself available for SA?
If not, do we move him on too?

Different situation

[Eagles2014]

I doubt the Queensland coaches select him after some of the comments made this week

Be staggered if they dont pick one of the best batters in the country

And if they do I would hope another state is the phone to the bloke he replaces immediately

Maybe we can ring Usman if they dont pick him then

[locky801]

I doubt the Queensland coaches select him after some of the comments made this week

Be staggered if they dont pick one of the best batters in the country

And if they do I would hope another state is the phone to the bloke he replaces immediately

Maybe we can ring Usman if they dont pick him then

He has been selected

[Eagles2014]

There was never any doubt they would pick Usman, they were not going to just hand us the title

[The Dark Knight]

https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/tension-between-khawaja-and-queensland-builds-ahead-of-sheffield-shield-final-1477388 I've just taken a few snippets from the article and that last paragraph peaked my interest with Khawaja playing more red ball cricket than any other batter during the 24/25 season plus with him being 38, having a young family and participating in Ramadan I think people just need to take that all into consideration (irrespective whether he's injured or not) before criticising his decision to opt out of Queensland's last match and just appreciate what's he done for Australia since coming back into the team and becoming an incumbent opener.

Blah blah blah, he's high maintenance. Time to move him on.

Has the second most runs in test cricket behind Joe Root since he's started opening.

Yep, get that, but he doesn't wanna play in the Shield final. He's 'above that' so time for Cricket Australia to grow some you know what's and move people who don't want to do the right thing, on.

Where was he stated that he didn't want to play in the shield final?

[spell_check]

CA definitely have a rubbery policy when it comes to telling players they need to rest or only allowed to bowl a set amount of overs. Seems like in this case, the only note on the memo was he was going to the F1.

Something I missed; WA finished last on the Shield table for the first time since 1963/64

[tigerpie]

I get usmans point about taking another blokes spot. And he is coming to the end so it's valid.
However it's the selectors choice. If he's picked he has to play.

I find it hard to take that players are allowed to play in the IPL.
Wouldn't mind having Trav in the top six.

[Brodlach]

Extra parking has been added on the rear ovals for the Final

[amber_fluid]

Extra parking has been added on the rear ovals for the Final

Is there something else on after the shield final?