Australia batsman Khawaja has thrown his weight behind incumbent opener Joe Burns who will fight out with Will Pucovski for a place in Australia's starting XI for the upcoming India Australia series.
The three Test-series, if it gets the nod of the UK government, will mark the resumption of international cricket which was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
India is scheduled to play four Tests in Australia in December-January, a series which is currently in doubt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has claimed over 2.5 lakh lives across the world.
The official Twitter handle of cricket.com.au put out a 14-second video with the caption: "Good old rock, nothing beats that!"
David Warner remained not out on 312/1 with a lead of 72 runs as Australia dominated Pakistan on day two of the first Test.
Joe Burns will not be available for selection for the Ashes series in England starting August 1.
The twin centuries also ended a drought of tons at home by Australian batsmen - 390 days to boot - going back to the 4-0 Ashes win.
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