Khawaja to lead Aust XI against Kiwis

Left-hander Usman Khawaja will captain the PM's XI against New Zealand in their two-day match starting on Saturday at Manuka Oval.

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Published 20 October 2015 10:05am

Updated 20 October 2015 10:16am

Source: AAP

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Usman Khawaja will skipper a Cricket Australia XI to take on New Zealand in a two-day tour match at Manuka Oval starting on Saturday.

Shaun and Mitchell Marsh will replace Michael and David Hussey while Queensland's Billy Stanlake and Western Warrior Sam Whiteman come in for Mark Steketee and Ryan Carters from the PM's side to meet the Black Caps on Friday.

Cricket Australia XI: Shaun Marsh (WA), Mitchell Marsh (WA), Cameron Bancroft (WA), Adam Voges (WA), Joe Burns (QLD), Usman Khawaja (QLD), Sam Whiteman (WA), Peter Siddle, VIC), Jason Behrendorf (WA), Billy Stanlake (QLD), Ashton Agar (WA), Ben Taylor (ACT) - 12th man.

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