Australia seize control after Khawaja ton
England have reached 0-13 at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, where Australia declared at 8-416 after Usman Khawaja posted a century.
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Aussies declare at 8-416 after Khawaja ton
Australia have declared at 8-416 late on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, where Usman Khawaja posted a century.
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