'Keeping it real': Usman Khawaja's childhood pic sends fans into frenzy

Ashes comeback hero Usman Khawaja has posted a remarkable childhood photo of himself and David Warner on his social media in a nod to him opening the batting at Bellerive Oval on Friday.

After two-and-a-half years in the Test wilderness, Khawaja completed a fairytale return a classy 137 at the SCG in the first innings.

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Khawaja then backed it up with another century in the second innings to hand Australia and near unassailable lead.

Despite the Aussie sensation not expecting to retain his spot in the team, having filled in for Travis Head, on Thursday he got the nod with Marcus Harris dropped.

And ahead of the Fifth and final Test, Khawaja posted a photo of himself and Warner walking out to bat together as children.

"Keeping it real since the 90s," Khawaja wrote.

Cricket world reacts to Usman Khawaja and David Warner pic

The sport world was quick to react to the nostalgic photo with a number of Australian cricketers recognising the special moment.

Khawaja's wife, Rachel, re-posted the photo: "Pretty special they they get to walk out together this week in an Ashes Test match."

Warner joked: "My pads are still the same size."

Former opener Matthew Hayden wrote: "Now that is a priceless pic."

Channel Seven Cricket presenter Erin Holland wrote: "Cute."

Rugby League star Andrew Mccullough wrote: "Kit."

One fan pointed out: "Long sleeves then and now."

The photo is reminiscent of an Ash Barty photo of her as a child holding a trophy, which also sent fans wild.

Khawaja and Warner will opening the batting together in an attempt to help Australia take a 4-0 series win over England.

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