BIRMINGHAM, England : Usman Khawaja's first century in England helped drag Australia back into the first Ashes test, steering his side to 311-5 at the close of play on day two, the tourists trailing by 82 in the first innings. England had looked in a strong position at lunch on Saturday after Ben Stokes t
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