New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Star Australian batter Usman Khawaja returned to the Australian Test side and scored a fine 82 in the first innings of their third Ashes match against England as a replacement for Steve Smith, who was ruled out due to 'vertigo-like symptoms'.

The news that Smith has been ruled out of the Aussie side was first revealed by captain Pat Cummins after he won the toss and elected to bat first.

"He (Smith) is feeling unwell, and he has headed off home. But we are lucky to have someone like Uzzie to come in," the ICC website quoted the Aussie skipper as saying.

The 38-year-old Khawaja was a part of the Australian side that defeated England in the first Ashes Test. He managed only 2 in the first innings but did not get an ...