Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja confident of Boxing Day Test return

Khawaja has missed Australia's past two Tests with a hamstring strain and must prove himself fit in Sydney Thunder's Big Bash League clash with Melbourne Stars if he is to be included in the Test XI for Boxing Day at the MCG.

He said he was confident of being ready to take on West Indies at the MCG from next Saturday and expected to know exactly where he stood following Sunday's hit-out in Melbourne.

"If there's one thing that gets real sore after a T20 game, it's my hamstring," Khawaja said.