Visions of Anwar inspire Khawaja before Pakistan Tests
Australia opener Usman Khawaja reveals why former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar is one of his heroes and the reason why he keeps playing Test cricket at age 36.
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Neil-Smith takes seven against NSW, Davies hurts finger
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