Cricket Australia officials will meet with Usman Khawaja this week and ask the opener to explain himself over criticism of the Perth pitch, as they weigh up whether to sanction him for labelling it a "piece of s***".

Khawaja raised eyebrows on Friday when he hit out at the surface for the first Test, just a day after the ICC handed it the highest possible rating of "very good".

Speaking at a fundraising lunch for the Usman Khawaja Foundation, he criticised the wicket's variable bounce during Australia's eight-wicket win.

He also pointed to the fact 19 wickets were lost on day one this year against England, and 17 last year in the series opener between Australia and India.

CA officials are believed to be disappointed by the remarks, and will speak with Khawaja in camp ahead of the s

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