Usman Khawaja will keep playing Test cricket as long as he continues to tick 3 boxes
1 year, 4 months ago

Usman Khawaja will keep playing Test cricket as long as he continues to tick 3 boxes

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has stated his intention to continue playing Test cricket as long as he meets three key criteria: maintaining his physical condition, staying mentally fit, and continuing to enjoy the game. Speaking at Cricket Australia's Play Cricket Week campaign in Brisbane, Khawaja was asked about his prospects for the home 2025-26 Ashes series. "In 2025 â€æ one series at a time I go with," Khawaja said. Underscoring the dominance of the Australian team, Khawaja pointed out that Australia have retained or won four consecutive Ashes series - and England have not claimed victory in Australia since 2010-11.

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Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne
1 week, 5 days ago

Rohit Sharma to retire after IND vs AUS BGT Test series? Rumours fly as chief selector Ajit Agarkar reaches Melbourne

Live Mint  

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma's recent lean patch is in focus as Chief Selector Ajith Agarkar's presence in Melbourne triggered talk about the skipper's probable retirement. Questions will be asked if he doesn't score in those three innings.” With his continued insipid performances, questions are being raised about whether the 38-year-old Indian captain will soon retire from Test cricket. …

AUS vs IND: Can Sam Konstas end Australia’s musical chair for opening spot?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: Can Sam Konstas end Australia’s musical chair for opening spot?

The Hindu  

In the lead-up to the Boxing Day Test against India in Melbourne, Australia has pinned its hopes on the 19-year-old Sam Konstas to solve the side’s opening batter crisis. With an average of 42 in 18 innings in First-Class cricket, which includes two hundreds, Konstas looks to hold the pedigree that could put an end to Australia’s musical chair at …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe
2 weeks, 6 days ago

BGT 2024-25: Teen Sam Konstas gets maiden Australia call-up ahead of Boxing Day Test, Nathan McSweeney gets axe

Live Mint  

Australia have axed struggling opener Nathan McSweeney from their squad for fourth Test against India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy with rookie opener Sam Konstas getting his maiden call up and is likely to make his Test debut on Boxing Day in Melbourne. Also included in the 15-member squad for the final two Tests is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who …

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner
4 weeks ago

Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: It's not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top-order that is feeling the "pressure" despite the series-levelling win in Adelaide, reckons former opener David Warner. "It's not just one player in particular, it's the top six scoring bulk runs and making sure you're giving rest to the fast bowlers. On McSweeney, Warner said: "He's had four of probably …

AUS vs IND: David Warner says entire Australian top order is under “pressure”
4 weeks, 1 day ago

AUS vs IND: David Warner says entire Australian top order is under “pressure”

The Hindu  

Former Australian opener David Warner believes that it is not just Usman Khawaja but the entire Australian top order that is feeling the “pressure” despite the Border Gavaskar series-levelling win in Adelaide. “I think the pressure is on all the top order, not just ‘Uzzie’,” Warner was quoted saying by Fox Cricket. “He’s had four of probably the five hardest …

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara prefers KL Rahul to open in Adelaide over Rohit Sharma
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Cheteshwar Pujara prefers KL Rahul to open in Adelaide over Rohit Sharma

Firstpost  

Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Indian cricket team should continue with KL Rahul as an opener in the second Test against Australia in Adelaide while captain Rohit Sharma can bat at No.3 and if Shubman Gill is back, he can be slotted in at No.5. Cheteshwar Pujara, who played a starring role in India’s Test series victory down under in the …

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Warner's replacement found, no Cameron Green - Australia's predicted playing XI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 1st Test: Warner's replacement found, no Cameron Green - Australia's predicted playing XI

India TV News  

While all eyes are on India's playing XI with experts predicting a debut to Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana, some light needs to be thrown on Australia's line-up as well. If the openers play out the new ball, the likes of Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh are waiting to have fun as the Kookaburra red-ball turns …

AUS vs IND, Perth Test Predicted XI: Who will open in Rohit Sharma's absence?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, Perth Test Predicted XI: Who will open in Rohit Sharma's absence?

India Today  

The Indian team is all set to take on Australia in the 5-match Test series of the Border Gavaskar Trophy. There has been a lot of discussion over India's final playing XI combination after Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill's absence for the 1st Test. However, India's bowling coach Morne Morkel said that the team would wait until the morning of …

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman’s lack of experience as an opener. South Australia captain McSweeney will march out to the middle with Usman Khawaja in the first test at Perth Stadium starting on Friday, having claimed the opening spot vacated by …

KL Rahul returns to batting in much-needed boost for Team India after Shubman Gill doubtful for Perth Test
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KL Rahul returns to batting in much-needed boost for Team India after Shubman Gill doubtful for Perth Test

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost to Team India ahead of the first Test against Australia in Perth, KL Rahul returned to batting in the nets after an injury scare that forced him to retire hurt during the simulation match against India A. Rahul had copped a blow on his elbow while he was batting on 28 against Prasidh Krishna during the …

Khawaja reveals plans to negate Bumrah threat; 'Will not think about getting out'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Khawaja reveals plans to negate Bumrah threat; 'Will not think about getting out'

India Today  

Australia’s Test opener Usman Khawaja recently shared his thoughts on facing India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah, expressing a mix of respect and readiness ahead of their clash in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. In an interview with Fox Cricket, Khawaja detailed his experience of facing Bumrah, describing the challenges posed by the Indian quick’s unusual bowling action and rhythm, which makes …

From White to Muslim: Usman Khawaja's Journey to Inclusivity in Australian Cricket
2 months ago

From White to Muslim: Usman Khawaja's Journey to Inclusivity in Australian Cricket

Firstpost  

Australian batter Usman Khawaja opens up on the inclusivity challenges he has faced while being brought up in Australia. Khawaja revealed that he wanted to be as white as possible when he made his Test debut against England in Sydney during the 2010-11 Ashes series, but that he has since come to accept who he is, both professionally and personally.

Australia's struggle to find a proper Test replacement for David Warner a sign of things to come as golden generation edges towards retirement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia's struggle to find a proper Test replacement for David Warner a sign of things to come as golden generation edges towards retirement

ABC  

It is not often in cricket where a tour match gains notoriety, but more than 21 years ago at the Adelaide Oval, that is exactly what happened. Despite fielding a line-up featuring three World Cup winners and two players who would go on to captain the country, the Sri Lankans were rolled for just 65 by Australia's second stringers. David …

Aussie cricket legend delivers blunt one-word response to David Warner's shock offer to come out of retirement
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Aussie cricket legend delivers blunt one-word response to David Warner's shock offer to come out of retirement

Daily Mail  

Legendary Australian Test keeper Ian Healy says he'd offer a firm 'No' to David Warner's offer of coming out of retirement to open the batting against India declaring selectors have to 'commit' to the future. As potential replacements at the top of the batting order failed across the second round of the Sheffield Shield competition, Healy suggested Mitchell Marsh as …

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Warner's Retirement U-turn: Can he stage a comeback for Australia?

Firstpost  

David Warner has expressed his desire to return to the Australian Test team for the upcoming series against India in November. Despite making his final appearance in the T20 World Cup earlier this year, Warner has changed his mind and is keen to play one last match for his country. However, he faces competition from Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris, and …

Clarke Backs Bancroft for Australia Test Series vs India
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clarke Backs Bancroft for Australia Test Series vs India

India Today  

Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has expressed his support for Cameron Bancroft to open in Australia's upcoming Test series against India. Bancroft has been a standout performer in domestic cricket and is in the running for the opening spot alongside veteran Usman Khawaja and young gun Sam Konstas.

He is very strategic... always has a plan: Usman Khawaja hails R. Ashwin ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy
3 months, 3 weeks ago

He is very strategic... always has a plan: Usman Khawaja hails R. Ashwin ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja heaped praise on legendary India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and said that the 37-year-old always has a plan and is very strategic. Ashwin has stunning numbers against Australia, he played 22 Test matches and 42 innings against the Aussies, in which he picked up 114 wickets at an economy rate of 2.70. This has made India a …

Usman Khawaja not sure if opening with Steve Smith is best combination for Australia in Test
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja not sure if opening with Steve Smith is best combination for Australia in Test

Hindustan Times  

Melbourne, : Australia opener Usman Khawaja isn't sure whether Steven Smith featuring as an opener in the Test for Baggy Greens is the best combination. Usman Khawaja not sure if opening with Steve Smith is best combination for Australia in Test David Warner brought the curtain down on his Test career after the conclusion of the three-match Test series against …

As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja
6 months, 2 weeks ago

As Warner's friend, want him to end on a high with Cup win: Usman Khawaja

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, He has had the best seat at the other end of the 22 yards watching David Warner in full flow and no wonder Usman Khawaja wants Australian team to give his opening partner a fitting farewell with a T20 World Cup triumph. Warner is set to retire from international cricket once Australia's campaign in the ongoing T20 World …

ICC Awards 2023: Usman Khawaja trumps Travis Head, R Ashwin to become Test Cricket of the Year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Awards 2023: Usman Khawaja trumps Travis Head, R Ashwin to become Test Cricket of the Year

India TV News  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja was named the Test Cricket of the Year as part of the ICC Awards for 2023. Khawaja became the sixth Australian player to become the Test Cricketer of the Year after the likes of Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Steve Smith and Pat Cummins. Khawaja trumped the likes of R Ashwin, compatriot Travis Head and …

ICC Men's Test Team of the Year: Pat Cummins leads Australia-dominated side; R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also feature
11 months, 2 weeks ago

ICC Men's Test Team of the Year: Pat Cummins leads Australia-dominated side; R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja also feature

Firstpost  

The International Cricket Council on Tuesday announced the Men’s Test Team of the Year 2023 with five Australian players and two Indian spinners featuring in the eleven. Australia’s World Test Championship-winning captain Pat Cummins was crowned as the skipper of the team while Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja found their way into the team. England’s Joe Root featured in the …

Australia's Usman Khawaja completes 7,000 international runs
1 year ago

Australia's Usman Khawaja completes 7,000 international runs

The Hindu  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja completed 7,000 international runs on January 4. In the first innings of Australia, Khawaja scored 47 in 143 balls before he was dismissed by Aamer Jamal. Coming to the match, Aamer Jamal removed Australia batter Khawaja just before the end of the second session, leaving Australia at 116/2 during day two of the third and final …

AUS vs PAK: Usman Khawaja hails David Warner as 'fierce competitor' ahead of farewell Test in Sydney
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Usman Khawaja hails David Warner as 'fierce competitor' ahead of farewell Test in Sydney

India Today  

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja has hailed David Warner as a fierce competitor ahead of his farewell Test match against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3. Pakistan's tour of Australia: Full coverage Warner announced that he would be retiring from ODI cricket, just a couple of days before his farewell Test in Sydney. It’s Baggy Pink week …

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism
1 year, 1 month ago

Usman Khawaja defends David Warner against Mitchell Johnson's criticism

Op India  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has responded to Mitchell Johnson’s criticism of Test teammate David Warner, calling the veteran opener a “hero” who has paid his dues in the ‘Sandpaper Gate’ incident. Former Australia pacer Johnson launched a scathing attack against his former teammates David Warner and George Bailey, questioning why Warner is getting a Test farewell despite his struggles in …

Ashes: Usman Khawaja slams ICC after docking Australia's 10 points for slow over-rate in Manchester Test
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes: Usman Khawaja slams ICC after docking Australia's 10 points for slow over-rate in Manchester Test

India TV News  

England and Australia arguably played one of the most competitive Ashes series since 2005. Two days after all the dust settled down, the International Cricket Council came down hard at both teams over slow over-rate offence across all five Test matches. While Australia have been docked 10 points alone for the Manchester Test for being 10 overs short in the …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja's redemption act, Carey stumping Bairstow, Broad's farewell and more talking points from series

Firstpost  

With the Ashes series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines. With the series done and dusted, let’s now take a look at some talking points that made the headlines: Jonny Bairstow stumping Controversy erupted on Day five of the second Test at Lord’s, when Jonny Bairstow was stumped by Australia …

Usman Khawaja breaks 26-year-old Ashes record, falls just four runs short of Don Bradman's feat
1 year, 5 months ago

Usman Khawaja breaks 26-year-old Ashes record, falls just four runs short of Don Bradman's feat

Hindustan Times  

Usman Khawaja's Ashes series came to an end on Day 5 of the final Test with him scoring 72 off off 145 balls, falling LBW to Chris Woakes who had got his opening partner David Warner out in just his previous over. He has scored one century and three half centuries and racked up a series tally of 496 runs, …

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team
1 year, 5 months ago

England vs Australia 5th Ashes Test Marnus Labuschagne, Usman Khawaja Confront Fan For Shouting 'Boring' At Australia Team

ABP News  

A video has gone viral on social media in which Australian stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja can be seen briefly confronting a spectator for shouting at Aussie players while they were walking back towards the dressing room. Australia were bowled out for 295 on Day 2 of ENG vs AUS 5th Ashes 2023 Test, securing a 12-run lead in …

Ashes 2023: David Warner's career coming to an end unless he goes big in Oval Test, says Glenn McGrath
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: David Warner's career coming to an end unless he goes big in Oval Test, says Glenn McGrath

India Today  

Glenn McGrath feels that David Warner's Test career may be coming to a close unless he manages to get a big score in the second innings of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes 2023 Test at the Oval. Ashes 2023, 5th Test Day 2: Report In the nine innings Warner has played in this year's Ashes, he has scored 225 …

Ashes 2023: Fifth Test could be David Warner’s final match, says McGrath
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Fifth Test could be David Warner’s final match, says McGrath

The Hindu  

Legendary Australian pacer Glenn McGrath said David Warner’s career could be “coming towards an end” unless the veteran opener scores big in the second innings of the ongoing fifth and final Ashes Test against England. The left-handed opener has scored just 225 runs in the nine innings in this Ashes at a mediocre average of 25.00, which includes only one …

Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test Preview: Australia eager to end long wait for series win in England

The Hindu  

Australia may have retained the Ashes but a chance to win a Test series in England will spur it on after it “got away” with a draw in Manchester. Pat Cummins’s squad, which contains several survivors from that trip, are determined to avoid a repeat as they bid to end Australia’s 22-year wait for an Ashes series win in England. …

David Warner To Retire From Tests After Ashes 2023? Here's What The Aussie Star Said
1 year, 5 months ago

David Warner To Retire From Tests After Ashes 2023? Here's What The Aussie Star Said

ABP News  

There was speculation that Australia's senior opener David Warner might retire from Test cricket after end of Ashes 2023 Test series. The rumor of Warner's imminent retirement from the longest format surfaced after ex-England skipper Michael Vaughan said he had heard "whispers" during the Old Trafford Test that Warner could be playing his career's final Test match in Ashes. On …

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: No spinner in Australia’s playing XI for Manchester Test against England

The Hindu  

David Warner has kept his place in Australia’s XI for the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford despite the opener’s ongoing struggles against England paceman Stuart Broad. But Cummins said Warner’s role in three partnerships over 50 had helped Ashes-holder Australia establish its series lead and backed the 36-year-old, averaging a meagre 23.5 after six innings, to return to form …

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja returns to Old Trafford where he thought his career was over
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja returns to Old Trafford where he thought his career was over

India Today  

Usman Khawaja's life has come full circle as he returns to Manchester where he was unceremoniously dropped during the 2019 Ashes series and thought that his career was over. Speaking to Cricinfo, ahead of his return to Manchester, Khawaja said that the drop in 2019 was the toughest point and had thought his career was done at the time. Khawaja …

Ashes 2023: Cameron Green ‘happy to bat anywhere’ in quest for return to Australia XI
1 year, 5 months ago

Ashes 2023: Cameron Green ‘happy to bat anywhere’ in quest for return to Australia XI

The Hindu  

Cameron Green says he is prepared to bat in Australia’s top order to reclaim a place in the Ashes line-up for its meeting with England at Old Trafford next week after missing the third Test due to injury. Green was sidelined with a minor hamstring strain and in his absence replacement Mitchell Marsh shone with the bat, scoring a century …

Statsman: Usman Khawaja’s unique feat, Stokes’s early declaration and more
1 year, 5 months ago

Statsman: Usman Khawaja’s unique feat, Stokes’s early declaration and more

The Hindu  

13 The number of players who have the distinction of batting for some time on each of the five days of a Test match. Some batting by a player on all the five days of a Test match Batter Bat1 bat2 For Opp Venue Dates Result M. L. Jaisimha 20* 74 Ind Aus Kolkata 23-28 Jan 1960 Drawn Geoff Boycott …

Recharged Khawaja adds resilience to Aussie batting
1 year, 6 months ago

Recharged Khawaja adds resilience to Aussie batting

Hindustan Times  

“I thought that after 44 Test matches, my career was done. So, when I got an opportunity to play again, honestly every Test feels like a bonus.” By the end of 2021, Usman Khawaja wasn’t alone in thinking that his career was done. On the eve of the Sydney Test against England in January 2022, Head’s unexpected unavailability opened the …

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023: Khawaja becomes second Australian to bat on all five days of a Test
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, Ashes 2023: Khawaja becomes second Australian to bat on all five days of a Test

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja became only the second Australian player to bat on all five days of a Test, during the first Test against England in the ongoing Ashes series on Tuesday. Halfway through the fourth day, with Aussie skipper Pat Cummins and Nathon Lyon starring with four wickets each, England was bowled out for 273, leaving Australia 281 to chase with …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja savours ‘emotional’ hundred as Broad blasts ‘soulless’ pitch
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja savours ‘emotional’ hundred as Broad blasts ‘soulless’ pitch

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja said the taunts of the Edgbaston crowd spurred him on to an “emotional” maiden Test hundred in England as he led Australia’s fightback in the Ashes opener on Saturday. Australia was reeling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne, the world’s top-ranked Test batter, before England captain Ben …

Usman Khawaja keeps Australia alive in Ashes opener at Edgbaston, conquering his England demons in the process
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja keeps Australia alive in Ashes opener at Edgbaston, conquering his England demons in the process

ABC  

For a few horrifying minutes, Australia found itself stuck inside its recurring nightmare. Through a day in which Australia often failed to adhere to a coherent batting strategy, Khawaja's unflinching self-confidence and crucial self-awareness steadied his team and kept them alive in the match. The traditionalists among us will have watched Khawaja bat with a sense of relief, that even …

Usman Khawaja on his emotional hundred: Culmination of being dropped on previous Ashes tours
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja on his emotional hundred: Culmination of being dropped on previous Ashes tours

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja, who has faced numerous setbacks and been dropped multiple times in his Test career, finally had his moment of triumph during the ongoing first Ashes Test in England. Khawaja's journey to this century has been arduous, with doubts about his international career looming over him since being axed during a previous Ashes tour in the UK …

Ashes 2023: Khawaja slams century, Head hits fifty as Australia fights back against England
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Khawaja slams century, Head hits fifty as Australia fights back against England

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday. Australia was struggling at 67-3 after Stuart Broad struck twice in two balls to remove David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne before England captain Ben Stokes captured the prize wicket of star batsman Steve …

Usman Khawaja shows the way for Australia with unbeaten ton
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja shows the way for Australia with unbeaten ton

Hindustan Times  

In 14 Test innings in England leading up to this Ashes series, Usman Khawaja was averaging 17.78 with a top score of 54. Usman Khawaja leaves the pitch at the end of play during Day 2 of the first Ashes Test Aged 36, Khawaja is probably on his last Test tour of England and he set the tone for the …

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja stands tall, takes Australia within touching distance of England with a ton
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja stands tall, takes Australia within touching distance of England with a ton

India TV News  

Ashes 2023: Australian opening batter Usman Khawaja stood tall against the English bowling line-up as he smoked his 15th Test hundred to take Australia within touching distance of England at the end of Day 2 in the first Ashes Test. Australia's batters put up a good show against England as the likes of Khawaja, Travis Head and unbeaten Alex Carey …

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja scores his first century in England, leads Australia fightback on Day 2
1 year, 6 months ago

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja scores his first century in England, leads Australia fightback on Day 2

India Today  

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja scored his first Test century in England as he led his team’s fightback on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test. Ashes 2023: Full Coverage Following England’s declaration at 393 for 8 on the first day, Khawaja and fellow opener David Warner were put out to bat by the hosts. Even though wickets kept tumbling …

The Ashes 2023 | Usman Khawaja’s first test hundred leads Australia fightback on second day
1 year, 6 months ago

The Ashes 2023 | Usman Khawaja’s first test hundred leads Australia fightback on second day

The Hindu  

Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first test century in England as Australia made 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on June 17. 🤩 Ben Stokes gets Steve Smith to put England in the driving seat 👊#Ashes | #WTC25 | 📝: https://t.co/ZNnKIn9jeqpic.twitter.com/FvYRSAevab — ICC June …

Australia edging towards England's total after Usman Khawaja century on day two of first Ashes Test at Edgbaston
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia edging towards England's total after Usman Khawaja century on day two of first Ashes Test at Edgbaston

ABC  

Usman Khawaja has notched his first century in England to keep Australia in the first Ashes Test, the tourists closing in on England's first-innings total at stumps on day two. Sat 17 Jun Show all key events The Ashes, first Test, day two S By Simon Smale We'll sign off there J By Jon Healy Another gripping day of Test …

WTC Final 2023: Biggest challenge throughout my career playing for Australia has been fitting in, says Khawaja
1 year, 7 months ago

WTC Final 2023: Biggest challenge throughout my career playing for Australia has been fitting in, says Khawaja

The Hindu  

Pakistan-born Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja feels the biggest challenge throughout his career has been fitting in the national team by being true to himself and also earning the respect of his teammates through his on-field performances. For me it is always about fitting in and feeling like I can be myself in the Australian cricket team and that has …

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