Khawaja decision questioned
Cricket Australia have asked the International Cricket Council to explain why Usman Khawaja was given out at Old Trafford yesterday.
Khawaja was given out despite what appeared to be inconclusive television evidence.
Cricket Australia also made it clear that they remain supporters of the decision review system.
However, they want to know why the third umpire backed a decision not clearly supported by TV replays.
Khawaja was dismissed for just one.
Australia, batting first, ended day one of the third Ashes Test on 303 for three.
The unbeaten batsmen in Manchester are Michael Clarke on 125 and Steven Smith 70.
Chris Rogers is out for 84.
Graeme Swann has taken two for 82 in 25 overs.
It is the third of five Tests. England lead the series 2-0.
Australia A will start day three of their four-day clash with South Africa A on 112 for two in their second innings.
Australia A still trail by 98 runs in Rustenburg.
Kyle Abbott and Simon Harmer have taken a wicket each for the home side.
South Africa A had earlier managed 356 all out in their first innings.
They were replying to the Australia A first innings effort of 146.
Rilee Rossouw made an undefeated 115 for the hosts, while Dean Elgar was out for 83.
The Proteas will also be in action today.
They will face Sri Lanka in the first of three T20 internationals.
The game in Colombo is scheduled to start at 15h30 this afternoon - South African time.
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- Andre Bloem and Cricinfo
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