AUS vs SL: Usman Khawaja reveals how Josh Inglis was trolled after getting Test cap

Usman Khawaja revealed how he trolled Josh Inglis after the wicketkeeper-batter was given his Australia baggy green cap on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka. Khwaja poked fun at Inglis' heritage and didn't even spare his emotional dad.

In Short

• Inglis became Australia's 470th Test player
• Khawaja revealed that he joked about Inglis' English roots
• Australia ended Day 1 of the first Test with a strong score of 330 for 2

Usman Khawaja revealed how he trolled Josh Inglis after the 29-year-old received his Test cap on Wednesday, January 29, on Day 1 of the first Test between Australia and Sri Lanka. Inglis became Australia's 470th Test cricketer, about 15 years after his family moved to Perth. The wicketkeeper-batter is of English descent.

Inglis' family, including his parents, were present to see him get the cap, when Khawaja decided to crack a few jokes at the expense of the 29-year-old. As quoted by the West Australian, the opener revealed that he joked about Inglis' heritage and joked if Yorkshire legend Geoffrey Boycott would be presenting his cap today.

"There's been a lot of jokes, probably from me because I'm Pakistani, I like to joke about his heritage," Khawaja said as Australia went to stumps at 2-330.

"I asked him if (Yorkshire cricket legend) Geoffrey Boycott was going to give him his hat today. Then we just started rattling off lots of Yorkshire players."

Khawaja didn't spare Inglis' father, who was tearing up at the moment. The veteran asked if he was crying because his son was not playing for England.

"I made a joke again when his dad was tearing up: 'Is that because he's not playing for England?'," the opener said.

Khawaja would keep the jokes aside and said that he understood Inglis' father's emotions.

"I know what it meant for my dad when I played for Australia," he said.

"Our dads, the ones that love cricket, the ones who are our heart and soul, all those Sundays and Saturdays that go into it. It's very special."

'Looking forward to seeing Inglis bat'

Khawaja hailed Inglis as a terrific player and said he was eager to see the 29-year-old bat in Galle as he feels the situations would suit him.

"He's a terrific player. I look forward to seeing him bat out there because I think these conditions will very much suit him," Khawaja said.

Australia ended Day 1 of the first Test with a strong score of 330 for 2 with Khawaja unbeaten on 147 and Steve Smith on 104.