<p>Usman Khawaja will open for Australia in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart against England in place of the dropped Marcus Harris, captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Khawaja, who replaced Travis Head in the middle order in the fourth Test, scored back-to-back centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a stunning return after more than two years out of the Test side.</p>.<p>Head reclaims the number five position after contracting Covid-19 and being forced into isolation following Australia's series-sealing win in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read -- <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/ashes-we-would-have-loved-to-4th-test-win-but-great-fight-from-england-says-usman-khawaja-1069506.html" target="_blank">Khawaja lauds England's fighting spirit in 4th Test</a></strong></p>.<p>Harris scored a Test-high 76 in the low-scoring MCG match but has made a modest 179 runs at 29.83 for the series.</p>.<p>"I think he knew it was coming," Cummins told reporters. "The message to Harry is we think he's going really well. I thought Marcus has been really good, I think he's been growing each game. He's certainly part of the future."</p>.<p>Australia have yet to decide on their bowling attack for Hobart, with paceman Scott Boland under an injury cloud.</p>.<p>Jhye Richardson, who took a five-wicket innings haul in the second Test in Adelaide, could return to the side if Boland is ruled out.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>
<p>Usman Khawaja will open for Australia in the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart against England in place of the dropped Marcus Harris, captain Pat Cummins said on Thursday.</p>.<p>Khawaja, who replaced Travis Head in the middle order in the fourth Test, scored back-to-back centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground in a stunning return after more than two years out of the Test side.</p>.<p>Head reclaims the number five position after contracting Covid-19 and being forced into isolation following Australia's series-sealing win in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.</p>.<p><strong>Also Read -- <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/ashes-we-would-have-loved-to-4th-test-win-but-great-fight-from-england-says-usman-khawaja-1069506.html" target="_blank">Khawaja lauds England's fighting spirit in 4th Test</a></strong></p>.<p>Harris scored a Test-high 76 in the low-scoring MCG match but has made a modest 179 runs at 29.83 for the series.</p>.<p>"I think he knew it was coming," Cummins told reporters. "The message to Harry is we think he's going really well. I thought Marcus has been really good, I think he's been growing each game. He's certainly part of the future."</p>.<p>Australia have yet to decide on their bowling attack for Hobart, with paceman Scott Boland under an injury cloud.</p>.<p>Jhye Richardson, who took a five-wicket innings haul in the second Test in Adelaide, could return to the side if Boland is ruled out.</p>.<p><strong>Watch the latest DH Videos here:</strong></p>