Australia's Usman Khawaja aiming for Ashes recall
3 years, 2 months ago

Australia's Usman Khawaja aiming for Ashes recall

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja said he is ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected for the upcoming Ashes series against England. The 34-year-old last played a Test in the 2019 Ashes series, where Australia retained the trophy after a 2-2 draw, but there have been calls for him to be recalled after the Queensland skipper scored successive centuries in the Sheffield Shield first-class competition this season. READ : Australia's Maxwell may miss Pakistan tour for long-delayed wedding "If you're talking about me opening and whatnot, I've been batting four for Queensland for the last two years," Khawaja told local media on Tuesday. READ : ECB CEO Tom Harrison flies to Pakistan to mend relations with PCB Khawaja also said he was excited about Australia's tour of Pakistan next year, with the team set to visit for the first time since 1998.

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Entire Aussie top-order under pressure, despite win in Adelaide: David Warner
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test
1 month ago

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: 'You go there and bat...', KL Rahul opens up on his batting position ahead of Adelaide Test

Firstpost  

KL Rahul said that he is ready to bat anywhere ahead of India’s second Test against Australia in Adelaide. Rohit, who was on paternity leave, has returned to lead India in the second Test and this means Rahul’s batting position is already in focus. KL Rahul informed about opening in Australia in advance ”I got told quite early as I …

AUS vs IND: Rahul should bat at No.3 if Rohit Sharma wants to open, says Pujara
1 month, 1 week ago

AUS vs IND: Rahul should bat at No.3 if Rohit Sharma wants to open, says Pujara

India Today  

Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara has suggested that KL Rahul should bat at No. Pujara highlighted the importance of maintaining a balanced batting order following India's emphatic 295-run victory at Perth. "I think, for some reason, if we can carry on with the same batting order like KL and Yashasvi to open, Rohit could come in at three, and Shubman …

Kohli''s century has set up the series, an ominous sign for Australia: Ravi Shastri
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kohli''s century has set up the series, an ominous sign for Australia: Ravi Shastri

Deccan Chronicle  

Perth: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri on Sunday said Virat Kohli's remarkable hundred is an "ominous" sign for Australia, and said no touring player in the last 15 years might not have produced such knocks more regularly than the batting star. I doubt an overseas player in the last 15 years has come to Australia and played in this …

AUS vs IND: Nathan McSweeney reveals Travis Head's hilarious welcoming message
1 month, 4 weeks ago

AUS vs IND: Nathan McSweeney reveals Travis Head's hilarious welcoming message

India Today  

Nathan McSweeney, Australia's newest Test opener, is gearing up for a challenging debut in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, but it's not just the prospect of facing the likes of Jasprit Bumrah that has the 25-year-old buzzing with excitement. McSweeney chuckled as he recounted Head's message: "I just got a text from Travis Head saying: 'I can give you my bat …

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.

Rizwan Embraces the Challenge of Leading Pakistan in Australia
2 months, 1 week ago

Rizwan Embraces the Challenge of Leading Pakistan in Australia

ABP News  

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan has expressed confidence in his team's ability to succeed in the upcoming series against Australia. Despite Pakistan's last ODI series win coming 22 years ago, Rizwan believes that the current squad is prepared to meet the nation's expectations. He plans to work on areas for improvement during the tour, aiming for a historic series win Down …

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 …

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 …

Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Australia batter Steve Smith joins Washington Freedom for 2nd season of Major League Cricket

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Australia batter Steve Smith has signed for the Washington Freedom ahead of the second season of Major League Cricket in the United States. Smith is set to link up with fellow Australian and Freedom head coach Ricky Ponting for the tournament which starts July 4, four days after the end of the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean …

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 …

Khawaja and Marsh help Australia survive Pakistan's pace attack and spicy pitch to build 400-run lead in 1st Test
1 year ago

Khawaja and Marsh help Australia survive Pakistan's pace attack and spicy pitch to build 400-run lead in 1st Test

Hindustan Times  

Australia battled through Pakistan's best bowling of the match and a treacherous Perth pitch before Usman Khawaja and Mitchell Marsh counterattacked to lift the hosts to 186-4 at lunch, and a commanding lead of 402 runs, on the fourth day of the series opening cricket test. Steve Smith and teammate Usman Khawaja wait for an LBW decision against Smith on …

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 …

Australian openers vie for attention in Pakistan warm-up
1 year, 1 month ago

Australian openers vie for attention in Pakistan warm-up

The Hindu  

Aspiring Test openers Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw were all included in a strong Australian side Thursday for a warm-up match against Pakistan as they audition to replace the retiring David Warner. They were among six players with Test experience in the Prime Minister’s XI for a four-day red-ball encounter with the visitors in Canberra next month to …

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 …

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 …

Australia’s Khawaja reins in ‘Little Uzzie’ to set up Ashes run chase
1 year, 6 months ago

Australia’s Khawaja reins in ‘Little Uzzie’ to set up Ashes run chase

The Hindu  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja said he had to rein in the little boy inside him who was telling him to cut loose in the second innings run-chase in its nervy two-wicket win over England in the first test of the Ashes. The 36-year-old conceded it was a ‘mind-tussle’ at times when he wanted to shift gears and accelerate the scoring …

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 attends Ashes Day 2 press conference with daughter: We will go back soon, okay?
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja attends Ashes Day 2 press conference with daughter: We will go back soon, okay?

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja made headlines during the first Ashes Test match at Edgbaston with a remarkable post-day press conference that showcased his unique blend of sporting prowess and fatherly love. Following his impressive century on Day 2, Khawaja surprised everyone by entering the press conference with his daughter on his lap, immediately capturing the attention of the media. When …

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 …

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 …

Warner is looking good for WTC final and Ashes: Khawaja
1 year, 7 months ago

Warner is looking good for WTC final and Ashes: Khawaja

The Hindu  

Australian batting stalwart Usman Khawaja believes fellow opener David Warner is probably at his best as he prepares for the tough English summer, which includes the World Test Championship final against India and the Ashes. However, Warner, likely on his final tour of England, received a big endorsement from Khawaja, who said the stalwart was “looking good” for the challenges …

Khawaja heads to England with low expectations
1 year, 7 months ago

Khawaja heads to England with low expectations

The Hindu  

Australia’s Usman Khawaja ranks England as the toughest place for top order batters and will head to the Ashes with low expectations after struggling on previous tours. “England is, in my opinion, the toughest place in the world to bat for a top three batters, plain and simple,” Khawaja told Australian media. “If I’ve learned anything, it’s work hard, train …

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 4: David Warner, Usman Khawaja Hit Fifties as Australia in Driver's Seat in 384-run Chase
1 year, 7 months ago

Ashes 2023, 5th Test, Day 4: David Warner, Usman Khawaja Hit Fifties as Australia in Driver's Seat in 384-run Chase

News 18  

Australia openers David Warner and Usman Khawaja hit unbeaten fifties as the tourists reached 135-0 on a rain-shortened Sunday in pursuit of a mammoth target of 384 runs to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval. If Australia do manage to reach that target, it will be the eighth-highest fourth-innings total to win any Test and the second-highest in …

Khawaja century gives Australia edge over India on Day 1
1 year, 10 months ago

Khawaja century gives Australia edge over India on Day 1

Associated Press  

AHMEDABAD, India — Usman Khawaja struck Australia’s first century of the series to edge India on a grinding first day Thursday of the fourth test. Khawaja and Steve Smith led Australia through lunch at 75-2, in front of the countries’ Prime Ministers — Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese — and through tea at 149-2. Khawaja plodded safely to his 14th …

IND vs AUS: India haven't come up with a solution to Usman Khawaja and it is hurting them, says Ian Chappell
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS: India haven't come up with a solution to Usman Khawaja and it is hurting them, says Ian Chappell

India Today  

Australia legend Ian Chappell has claimed that India is yet to come up with a solution to Usman Khawaja's batting and it is now starting to hurt them. Analysing the day's play on Cricinfo, Chappell questioned India's tactic of bowling from around the wicket to Khawaja, who is very strong on the on-side. One thing I can't understand is India's …

IND vs AUS: Usman Khawaja acknowledges Ravichandran Ashwin's threat; says he is a gun and will work you out
1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs AUS: Usman Khawaja acknowledges Ravichandran Ashwin's threat; says he is a gun and will work you out

India TV News  

Usman Khawaja, the Australia opener, considers facing the Indian spin attack led by Ravichandran Ashwin to be the toughest challenge in the upcoming four-match series starting on February 9th in Nagpur. Khawaja believes that the new ball is the hardest time to bat in India, especially when spinners are bowling with a new ball on deteriorating wickets. But as soon …

IND vs AUS 2023: Boost for Aussies as Usman Khawaja granted visa to travel to India for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
1 year, 11 months ago

IND vs AUS 2023: Boost for Aussies as Usman Khawaja granted visa to travel to India for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 2023: In a big boost for the Australian Cricket Team, their star opening batter Usman Khawaja was on Wednesday reportedly granted a visa for his travel to India. Notably, the Australian squad and support staff left for the team's training base in Bengaluru on two separate flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, but Khawaja's passport and visa had …

Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India
1 year, 11 months ago

Visa delay forces Usman Khawaja to miss his flight to India

The Hindu  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without Khawaja, who is now expected to depart on Thursday. RELATED - Australia squad for India Tests The Pakistan-born batter has played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and nine T20s for …

Australia batter Usman Khawaja misses flight to India due to visa delay, shares hilarious meme
1 year, 11 months ago

Australia batter Usman Khawaja misses flight to India due to visa delay, shares hilarious meme

India Today  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed his flight to India on Tuesday due to a visa delay, Cricket Australia said on Wednesday. Australia players left in two batches on Tuesday and Wednesday for India for the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy - a 4-Test series, starting February 9 in Nagpur. Usman Khawaja was not part of the first two batches of the Australian …

Now counties are chasing Mitchell Starc
1 year, 11 months ago

Now counties are chasing Mitchell Starc

Daily Mail  

Usman Khawaja is among the players that have made themselves available A posse of Australians could follow Steve Smith by signing up for pre-Ashes practice in the County Championship this summer. Usman Khawaja, who hit a Test-best 195no against South Africa this month, has made himself available for an early-season stint while the MoS understands counties have directly approached two …

India vs Australia: Ian Healy disagrees with Usman Khawaja, wants practice games ahead of Border-Gavaskar Test Series
1 year, 11 months ago

India vs Australia: Ian Healy disagrees with Usman Khawaja, wants practice games ahead of Border-Gavaskar Test Series

The Hindu  

Former Australia wicket-keeper Ian Healy doesn’t agree with prolific run-getter Usman Khawaja’s opinion that practice matches are not required ahead of the four-Test Border-Gavaskar series in India beginning February 9. When I heard we weren’t going to have a practice game I went up to Andrew McDonald and said, ‘good idea’.” Healy, 58, on Thursday, begs to differ and said …

Usman Khawaja on racial bias in selection: ‘They’ll pick the white guy’
1 year, 11 months ago

Usman Khawaja on racial bias in selection: ‘They’ll pick the white guy’

The Hindu  

Australian Test opener Usman Khawaja has spoken out against a “subconscious” racial bias in team selections Down Under. It’s what’s familiar to him.” Khawaja was born in Pakistan and moved at a young age to Sydney, where he grew up and played cricket in the eastern Suburbs, notably with David Warner. I got stopped 3 times last year at our …

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years
2 years, 1 month ago

AUS vs ENG, 1st ODI: Australia’s Smith feels in best form with bat in six years

The Hindu  

Australia batter Steve Smith has issued a warning to the West Indies and South Africa, saying he feels in the best form with the bat in six years. “ was probably the best I’ve felt in about six years,” Smith told reporters on Friday. “I was just in really nice positions and I felt really good, I honestly haven’t felt …

Usman Khawaja confident well-balanced Australia can succeed in Sri Lanka
2 years, 9 months ago

Usman Khawaja confident well-balanced Australia can succeed in Sri Lanka

The Hindu  

Australia batter Usman Khawaja said its Test series win over Pakistan last month shows how well-balanced the side is and it will return to the subcontinent for a two-Test tour of Sri Lanka in June and July confident of getting a result. "Our record in the subcontinent in the last 10 years hasn't been great, beating Pakistan was our first …

Australian deaf cricketer Shahrukh Syed is ready for the International Cricket Inclusion Series against England
2 years, 9 months ago

Australian deaf cricketer Shahrukh Syed is ready for the International Cricket Inclusion Series against England

ABC  

Australian deaf cricketer Shahrukh Syed will watch the Benaud-Qadir final tonight with rare happiness, no matter who wins. "Usman Khawaja is a great ambassador of multiculturalism in Cricket Australia," Syed said. But it will start up again in June when the International Cricket Inclusion Series is held in Brisbane: the competition will be held in Brisbane from June 1 to …

Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series
2 years, 10 months ago

Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

The Hindu  

Australia batter Usman Khawaja says there will be no room for sentiment when the first ball is bowled in the opening Test against Pakistan this week, though he acknowledges it will be "very special" to play in the country of his birth. "The fact that I'm playing in Pakistan is special, don't get me wrong, it's very special," the left-hander …

PAK vs AUS: Khawaja in Australia squad for three-test tour to Pakistan
2 years, 11 months ago

PAK vs AUS: Khawaja in Australia squad for three-test tour to Pakistan

India TV News  

Highlights Cummins will lead the squad later this month to Pakistan for a three-Test series starting March 4 Marcus Harris has been also included; Hazlewood makes return after missing 4 of 5 Ashes Test Ashton Agar and Mitchell Swepson have been added as spin options to support Nathan Lyon Pakistan-born Usman Khawaja has been included in an 18-man squad for …

Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja to open for Australia as Marcus Harris dropped for fifth Test
2 years, 11 months ago

Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja to open for Australia as Marcus Harris dropped for fifth Test

Firstpost  

Cummins announced Khawaja would replace Marcus Harris as David Warner’s opening partner with Travis Head slotting back in at number five for the day-night pink-ball match after sitting out the fourth Test in Sydney with Covid. Double Sydney centurion Usman Khawaja will move up to open the batting for Australia in the final Test beginning in Hobart on Friday, captain …

Khawaja extends ‘Australian dream’ but has no Hobart hopes
3 years ago

Khawaja extends ‘Australian dream’ but has no Hobart hopes

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja smashed his second hundred of his comeback Test to extend his “Australian dream” but the left-hander does not expect to be retained for the fifth and final Test against England. Khawaja’s unbeaten 101 on Saturday followed his 137 in the first innings of the fourth Test, a match he played only because Travis Head had tested positive for …

Ashes 2021-22: No shortcuts to playing England quicks, says Usman Khawaja
3 years ago

Ashes 2021-22: No shortcuts to playing England quicks, says Usman Khawaja

India TV News  

Highlights "Jimmy Anderson is always very disciplined. "I work really hard on giving myself options, I feel like I can do everything now." Australian batter Usman Khawaja said there were no shortcuts to playing quality England seamers such as Jimmy Anderson, Stuart Broad and Mark Wood, especially on a difficult SCG pitch prepared by the curator, and added that his …

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day
3 years ago

Highlights, Ashes 2021-22, 4th Test Day 1: England shift momentum on rain-affected day

Firstpost  

Follow live scores and updates of the 4th Ashes Test between England and Australia in Sydney Toggle between the tabs above to switch between quick scorecard, full scorecard and ball-by-ball commentary Preview: Scott Boland has retained his spot in Australia’s bowling attack for the fourth Ashes test after his starring role on debut in the series-deciding victory over England last …

How Usman Khawaja is changing the face of Australian cricket
3 years, 1 month ago

How Usman Khawaja is changing the face of Australian cricket

ABC  

He won't play in the Brisbane Test, but Usman Khawaja is back in the Australian squad for the first time in two years and he's as competitive as he was growing up in Sydney in the 1990s. "Even when I was young there was a strong multicultural presence in cricket, especially from subcontinent backgrounds," he said. "I struggled as a …

Khawaja recalled to Australia's squad for first Ashes Test
3 years, 1 month ago

Khawaja recalled to Australia's squad for first Ashes Test

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja has been recalled to Australia’s 15-man Test squad and could get a shot at England in the Ashes. Australia will play an internal trial at another Brisbane venue from Dec. 1-3, leaving enough time for members of the victorious Twenty20 World Cup squad to undergo a 14-day quarantine under COVID-19 pandemic protocols. Australia selector George Bailey said Khawaja, …

Usman Khawaja, Jhye Richardson recalled in Australia's Ashes squad for first two Tests
3 years, 1 month ago

Usman Khawaja, Jhye Richardson recalled in Australia's Ashes squad for first two Tests

Firstpost  

there was no place for fellow World Cup standout Mitchell Marsh, despite calls for the all-rounder to be given another chance at Test level. Veteran Usman Khawaja and middle-order batsman Travis Head were recalled to Australia’s squad for the opening two Ashes Tests against England Wednesday, with incumbent number five axed. “He also has the ability to bat across a …

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