Ashes 2017/18: 5th Test, Day 2 - 5 things we learnt from the day

#2 Usman Khawaja overcomes his rut with fine half-century

Usman Khawaja notched up a fine half-century

Usman Khawaja hasn't had the best of series' but put all that behind and his hoodoo against Moeen Ali to compile a fine half-century, bringing up the landmark with a six against Ali to prove that he had overcome his demons against the offie. The southpaw weathered the early storm when England were super tight with their lines and then alongside Warner compiled a fine partnership.

Even as Warner departed close to tea, Khawaja carried on in the same vein and brought up his half-century in the company of the skipper. Notably, the left-hander used his feet against the spinners - Moeen Ali and Mason Crane - and made an effort to get to the pitch of the ball which eventually paid off.