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 told a virtual news conference. Khawaja, whose hundreds in Sydney came at number five, is set to open Australia's innings with fellow left-hander David Warner. While he expects to receive a warm welcome in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore, Khawaja also thought Pakistan fans would show their appreciation for the quality cricket of the visitors.

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‘Love your…’: Usman Khawaja in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal as southpaw impresses on his first tour of Australia
2 days, 8 hours ago

‘Love your…’: Usman Khawaja in awe of Yashasvi Jaiswal as southpaw impresses on his first tour of Australia

Hindustan Times  

There weren't too many happy memories for India to ultimately take home from the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, as Australia’s dominance translated to a well-earned 3-1 series win at the end of the five-match bout. Jaiswal posted a series of pictures on Instagram following the tour, captioning his post “Learnt a lot in Australia… Unfortunately the result wasn’t what we had hoped …

‘I was just getting Bumrah-ed… Never felt like I could score off him’: AUS star confesses his struggles vs IND pacer
2 days, 12 hours ago

‘I was just getting Bumrah-ed… Never felt like I could score off him’: AUS star confesses his struggles vs IND pacer

Hindustan Times  

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja made an honest admission about his struggles against India's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Khawaja opens on his struggles against Bumrah with the new ball and admitted that Australia were relieved to see him not bowling on the third day of the final Test which allowed them to win the …

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

'This is where Australia realise David Warner's impact...': Shastri points out major void in Australia batting order
2 weeks ago

'This is where Australia realise David Warner's impact...': Shastri points out major void in Australia batting order

Hindustan Times  

Nathan McSweeney’s swift axing from the squad after just three Tests as triggered a series of strong reactions in the Australian cricket fraternity. David Warner during the series against India in 2023 Facing top-tier bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, McSweeney could only muster one score above 10 in his six Test innings, ending with an average of just 14.4. Ravi Shastri, …

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 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 …

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul will open in Adelaide
1 month ago

AUS vs IND, 2nd Test: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul will open in Adelaide

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma had a half-smile when asked about batting in the middle-order in the Canberra game against the Prime Minister’s XI. “We were just looking at getting some time against the pink ball,” he said with a straight face as the press conference warmed up at the Adelaide Oval here on Thursday. Rahul will open; I will bat somewhere in …

"They play good cricket": Harmanpreet Kaur on ODI series against Australia
1 month ago

"They play good cricket": Harmanpreet Kaur on ODI series against Australia

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : India Women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur is excited and optimistic as her team prepares for their three-match ODI series against Australia. "They play good cricket": Harmanpreet Kaur on ODI series against Australia "It's always a great feeling playing in Australia. Kaur emphasized that the series against Australia will be a key opportunity to assess India's strengths and weaknesses …

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 …

Australia, weary and shellshocked, is batted into oblivion by India's prodigous tyro Yashasvi Jaiswal
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Australia, weary and shellshocked, is batted into oblivion by India's prodigous tyro Yashasvi Jaiswal

ABC  

On the second day in Perth, a Test match broke out. Yashasvi Jaiswal will resume on day three just 10 runs shy of his fourth Test century, in this his 15th Test and first in Australia. A whipped leg glance off the bowling of Starc drew instant comparison to Ricky Ponting at his elegant best — though, unlike Jaiswal, Ponting's …

IND vs AUS 1st Test Live Score: Australia on top at lunch as India lose 4 wickets including set KL Rahul
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs AUS 1st Test Live Score: Australia on top at lunch as India lose 4 wickets including set KL Rahul

India TV News  

IND vs AUS 1st Test Live Cricket Score: Australia on top at lunch as India lose 4 wickets including set KL Rahul India vs Australia Live Updates: It's not often that so much is riding on one series, but here we are, India take on Australia with careers, reputations and a World Test Championship final spot at stake, no less. …

KL Rahul will have no issue with scoring in Australia: Sunil Gavaskar
1 month, 2 weeks ago

KL Rahul will have no issue with scoring in Australia: Sunil Gavaskar

India Today  

Legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar feels that KL Rahul will have no issues scoring runs in Australia during the upcoming series against Australia. "KL Rahul got one of the finest centuries that I have witnessed first-hand in South Africa last year opening the batting, so doing so here again won't be an issue for him. BGT, Aus vs Ind: Your complete …

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 …

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AUS vs IND, 1st Test: Warner warns Australia not to write off Kohli

The Hindu  

Former Australia opener David Warner is convinced Virat Kohli will be amongst the runs in the upcoming five-test series and has warned his former teammates not to write off the Indian batting great. Warner, who experienced a few dry spells during his 13-year test career, said Kohli’s 1,352 runs and six centuries in 13 tests on Australian soil should be …

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 …

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 …

Sthalekar's Fury: Australia's Warner's Test Return a 'Mayday' for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Sthalekar's Fury: Australia's Warner's Test Return a 'Mayday' for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Former Australia women's skipper Lisa Sthalekar expresses her frustration over David Warner's recent statement about making a comeback for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. She argues that Warner's decision to retire on his own terms and allow the young openers to get tested once again is disrespectful and unfair to the team. Sthalekar believes that Warner's swansong last summer should …

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 …

Warner Open to Reprising as Border Gavaskar Opener
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Warner Open to Reprising as Border Gavaskar Opener

ABP News  

Former Australia opener David Warner has hinted at a potential return to the international scene for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. While he has retired in the past, he is now open to playing against India if needed. The Australian home series against India will be crucial for their quest to qualify for the final of the World Test Championship.

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 confirm openers for New Zealand series, Steve Smith's role remains puzzle
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia confirm openers for New Zealand series, Steve Smith's role remains puzzle

India TV News  

Australia's T20 captain Mitchell Marsh has confirmed Australia's top-order for the upcoming series against New Zealand and provided clarity as to who are set to be the top three in the T20 World Cup 2024. Marsh has confirmed that their top-order is "pretty set" but there remains puzzle around the role of Steve Smith. Speaking a day ahead of the …

Usman Khawaja's persistent effort to stand up for humanitarian cause comes to life in BBL
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja's persistent effort to stand up for humanitarian cause comes to life in BBL

India TV News  

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja made headlines on his return to Big Bash League 2024 on Thursday, January 10. Khawaja displayed peace symbols on his shoes during the Brisbane Heat's 23-run win over Perth Scorchers at Brisbane Cricket Ground. After getting a firm no from the ICC to display peace symbols on his bat and show during the Boxing Day Test …

David Warner bids farewell to Test cricket as Australia crush Pakistan to sweep series 3-0
1 year ago

David Warner bids farewell to Test cricket as Australia crush Pakistan to sweep series 3-0

Firstpost  

David Warner was denied the chance to score the match-winning runs in his final test but contributed 57 as Australia cantered to their victory target of 130 runs to beat Pakistan by eight wickets and sweep the series 3-0 on Saturday. Pakistan, looking to end a run of 16 successive losses in Australia since 1995, had added 47 runs to …

AUS vs PAK: Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Shane Watson backs Cameron Green to replace David Warner as Australia's Test opener

India Today  

Former all-rounder Shane Watson said that Cameron Green is the ideal candidate to replace David Warner as the Australian opener in Tests. Australia need to select Usman Khawaja’s opening partner after the left-handed Warner finishes playing his farewell Test against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket Ground. However, the veteran also said that Australia needs to take care of Green’s bowling. …

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 …

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia names unchanged squad

The Hindu  

David Warner has been given the hometown farewell from Test cricket he craved after the opening batter was named in an unchanged Australia line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney next week. “The National Selection Panel have retained the same squad from Melbourne to Sydney as we look to clean sweep the test series,” chief selector …

Injuries mean Pakistan's 15-test losing streak in Australia may be hard to break at MCG
1 year ago

Injuries mean Pakistan's 15-test losing streak in Australia may be hard to break at MCG

Hindustan Times  

The team's ever-expanding injury list heading into the Melbourne Cricket Ground test won't make ending the streak any easier. HT Image Pakistan spinner Noman Ali became the second player in two days to withdraw from the touring squad for the remainder of the three-test series due to illness and injury. "Noman Ali complained of sudden and severe abdominal pain yesterday, …

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 …

IND vs AUS | Since I became the captain, we prepared for this day, says Rohit Sharma
1 year, 1 month ago

IND vs AUS | Since I became the captain, we prepared for this day, says Rohit Sharma

The Hindu  

Rohit Sharma at press conferences is often about the measured word, an impish smile and the rare streak of exasperation. As the Indian skipper prepared for the World Cup final against Australia, he addressed the media at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on November 18. About rival Australia, Rohit paid his respects while equally backing his unit: “Both teams …

Australian players have a plan for Indian spinners, says Pat Cummins
1 year, 3 months ago

Australian players have a plan for Indian spinners, says Pat Cummins

The Hindu  

Australia skipper Pat Cummins on Thursday asserted that his team has a "plan" to tackle Indian spinners in the opening Cricket World Cup match, saying the victory in the third ODI at Rajkot had made the bunch a "confident" lot ahead of the blockbuster clash at the M.A. Cummins will banking on his "aggressive" opener David Warner, "key player" Glenn …

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 …

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia extends lead over England to 221 runs before rain ends Day 3 at Lord’s
1 year, 6 months ago

ENG vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia extends lead over England to 221 runs before rain ends Day 3 at Lord’s

The Hindu  

Australia dug out a hefty lead of 221 runs against England before drizzle prematurely ended day three of the second Ashes test at Lord’s on Friday. They’re mindful, though, of trying to win without Nathan Lyon, their frontline spinner who was out injured after hurting his right calf running to the ball after tea on Thursday. The batters slumped to …

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 …

Usman Khawaja’s first ton in England ‘a bit more emotional’ after crowd taunts
1 year, 6 months ago

Usman Khawaja’s first ton in England ‘a bit more emotional’ after crowd taunts

The Independent  

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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 …

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 …

'Plot to remove Cummins from captaincy': Ex-PAK star slams AUS in explosive video, compares Khawaja to Bangladesh batter
1 year, 9 months ago

'Plot to remove Cummins from captaincy': Ex-PAK star slams AUS in explosive video, compares Khawaja to Bangladesh batter

Hindustan Times  

The fourth and final Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad has seen the visitors gain an upper hand. Usman Khawaja celebrates his century during Day 1 of the 4th Test Despite being in command, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali feels Australia have been too defensive on both the days, also lashing out at Khawaja for being too “selfish”. Ali …

India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Rohit, Gill give steady start after AUS scores 480; IND 36/0
1 year, 9 months ago

India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 2 HIGHLIGHTS: Rohit, Gill give steady start after AUS scores 480; IND 36/0

The Hindu  

DAY 1 - PREVIEW An unwavering Usman Khawaja hit a boundary through deep square in the last over of the opening day to bring up his second Test century of the year and guide Australia to 255 for four in the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium. As the Indian bowlers struggled in the first hour of play, Khawaja …

IND vs AUS: Khawaja hundred gives Australia upper hand on day one
1 year, 9 months ago

IND vs AUS: Khawaja hundred gives Australia upper hand on day one

The Hindu  

An unwavering Usman Khawaja hit a boundary through deep square in the last over of the opening day to bring up his second Test century of the year and guide Australia to 255 for four in the fourth Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium. As the Indian bowlers struggled in the first hour of play, Khawaja and Travis Head forged …

Super Usman guides Australia to comfortable 255/4 on Day 1
1 year, 9 months ago

Super Usman guides Australia to comfortable 255/4 on Day 1

Deccan Chronicle  

AHMEDABAD: Usman Khawaja combined patience with grit to raise his 14th Test hundred that guided Australia to a comfortable 255 for four as a keen contest between bat and ball marked the opening day of the fourth and final match, here on Thursday. Khawaja, Australia's best batter on the tour, was determination- personified throughout his six-hour stay as he struck …

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