ABU DHABI – Australia were dealt a major blow when it was confirmed thatin-form opener Khawaja suffered a meniscal tear to his left knee that islikely to require surgery.
Khawaja, who has scored a match-saving 141 in the first test, is now adoubt for the start of the home series against India, which begins inAdelaide on Dec. 6.
Australia began day four on 47 for one, trailing by 491 and facing anuphill battle to avoid defeat.
