Usman Khawaja vows to bounce back after Australia contract snub
4 years, 8 months ago

Usman Khawaja vows to bounce back after Australia contract snub

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja believes he is still among Australia's top six batsmen and can force his way back into the squad after being dropped a few days ago from the list of contracted players. The top order batsman was omitted from Australia's annual list of 20 elite, contracted players in 2020, announced on Thursday, after falling out of favour with selectors midway through last year's Ashes. READ | “Without sounding arrogant, I still feel like Im one of the top six batsmen in the country,” the 33-year-old lefthander told Fox Sports on Sunday. “But the most important thing is to score runs.” Former Australia captain Allan Border has termed Khawaja's omission from the list of contracted players “strange”, while former test player Mark Waugh expects the batsman to force his way back into the squad.

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Khawaja: I was just getting Bumrah’d during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy
3 days, 8 hours ago

Khawaja: I was just getting Bumrah’d during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

The Hindu  

Australian batters Usman Khawaja and Travis Head have conceded that the incomparable Jasprit Bumrah’s absence on the third day of the series-deciding fifth Test played a big role in their team’s victory against India on the bowler-friendly SCG deck. Such was Bumrah’s impact on the series that the Australians heaved a sigh of relief when they realised that the injured …

‘He’s got to really…’: Allan Border drops verdict on Usman Khawaja after AUS opener falls to Jasprit Bumrah once again
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘He’s got to really…’: Allan Border drops verdict on Usman Khawaja after AUS opener falls to Jasprit Bumrah once again

Hindustan Times  

Compared to Perth and Adelaide, Australia increased their tempo in the ongoing third Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test match, at the Gabbai in Brisbane. Despite being in a strong position early, the Australian management will have to plenty to think about, when it comes to opener Usman Khawaja’s form. Then on the final ball of Bumrah’s opening spell, he poked at a …

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump

Hindustan Times  

MELBOURNE, - Australia batsman Steve Smith is weighing a "less is more" approach to training in a bid to arrest his form slump following advice from former teammate Mike Hussey during the first test against India. Cricket-Australia's Smith consults 'Mr Cricket' in bid to arrest slump Once the team's batting maestro, 35-year-old Smith heads into the third test in Brisbane …

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 …

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 …

Tim Paine backs 37-year-old Usman Khawaja to play longer, eyes Konstas as successor
2 months ago

Tim Paine backs 37-year-old Usman Khawaja to play longer, eyes Konstas as successor

India Today  

Former Australian Test captain Tim Paine has backed veteran opener Usman Khawaja to continue his international cricket career for at least a few more years, despite Khawaja nearing his 38th birthday. Paine, who has followed Khawaja's career closely, has dismissed any speculation of imminent retirement, pointing to the left-hander’s form, resilience, and exceptional record as evidence of his ongoing value …

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.

David Warner makes a shocking U-turn with bombshell announcement about his future in cricket
2 months, 2 weeks ago

David Warner makes a shocking U-turn with bombshell announcement about his future in cricket

Daily Mail  

David Warner has made a sensational U-turn over his retirement from Test cricket in January announcing that he is 'available' for selection for Australia's upcoming series Against India. In a rather bizarre interview, Warner told News Corp that he was 'dead serious' about the claim, with the 37-year-old also stepping back from Australia's ODI team despite continuing to play for …

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Steve Smith says Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja want him back at number four for India Test series

ABC  

Steve Smith says his top-order teammates "hated" him opening in Tests, which heavily factored into his decision to return to number four in the Australian batting line-up. Smith said Test teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne made it clear they would prefer him to bat behind them. Cameron Green's back injury opened the door for his return to number four, …

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 …

IND vs AUS: Mohammed Siraj’s ’black magic’ gets Usman Khawaja out in BGT 2024 4th Test
8 months, 1 week ago

IND vs AUS: Mohammed Siraj’s ’black magic’ gets Usman Khawaja out in BGT 2024 4th Test

Live Mint  

Mohammed Siraj's 'black magic' of changing the bails against Marnus Labuschagne on Day 1 of the fourth India vs Australia Test failed at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Thursday. While returning, Siraj called Labuschagne and said, “Marnus, look at that.” Siraj had done the same to Labuschagne at the Gabba and the Australian batter lost his wicket soon after that. …

Ashwin retains No. 1 spot, Bumrah moves to fourth in ICC rankings
11 months, 1 week ago

Ashwin retains No. 1 spot, Bumrah moves to fourth in ICC rankings

The Hindu  

Ravichandran Ashwin maintained the top spot, while compatriot Jasprit Bumrah jumped to fourth in the latest ICC bowling rankings released on Wednesday. Ashwin, who had grabbed a match haul of six wickets in India’s 28-run loss in the opening Test against England, is on 853 rating points, while pacer Bumrah, who also claimed half a dozen wickets, rose a rung …

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 …

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV
1 year, 2 months ago

World Cup 2023: Massive concern around Steve Smith for Australia ahead of Afghanistan clash in Mumbai – India TV

India TV News  

After registering a crucial win over arch-rivals England, Australia are scheduled to face Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday. However, ahead of the clash, the five-time champions have a major fitness concern to handle related to former captain Steve Smith. While speaking to the reporters in Mumbai, Smith stated that he has been feeling the symptoms of …

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 …

Steve Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first
1 year, 5 months ago

Steve Smith to open for Australia against South Africa in T20 career first

The Hindu  

Steve Smith will open the batting when Australia meets South Africa in an upcoming Twenty20 series, selectors said, putting him in the box seat to do the job alongside David Warner at next year’s World Cup. It is a remarkable renaissance for the 34-year-old, who was largely overlooked for Australia’s starting XI at last year’s failed T20 World Cup campaign. …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan
1 year, 7 months ago

Australia’s Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan

The Hindu  

Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia team-mate David Warner by announcing an intended date for his retirement from Test cricket. Asked if he had any greater clarity about his future in the light of Warner’s comments ahead of the World Test Championship final against India, Smith told reporters at the Oval: “No”. So …

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 …

Usman Khawaja goes past Smith, Border, Hayden in single innings for incredible Australian record vs India
1 year, 9 months ago

Usman Khawaja goes past Smith, Border, Hayden in single innings for incredible Australian record vs India

Hindustan Times  

Australia's star batter Usman Khawaja produced a stellar batting display in the first innings of the fourth Test against India. Ahmedabad: Australian batter Usman Khawaja plays a shot during the 2nd day of the fourth test cricket match between India and Australia, at Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, Friday, March 10, 2023. Here's the list of Australian batters with the …

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja and Australia master Day 1 | PICTURES
1 year, 10 months ago

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja and Australia master Day 1 | PICTURES

India TV News  

Image Source : Getty 1/6 IND vs AUS 4th Test: A look at all the key moments of Day 1 of the 4th Test between India and Australia in Ahmedabad Image Source : Getty 2/6 Usman Khawaja's brilliance- Usman Khawaja was the star of the day as he smashed an unbeaten hundred on Day 1 of India vs Australia's 4th …

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 …

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 …

New Year's Test: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja reach landmarks as Australia dominate hapless South Africa on Day 2
2 years ago

New Year's Test: Steve Smith, Usman Khawaja reach landmarks as Australia dominate hapless South Africa on Day 2

India Today  

Australia are well-placed to bat South Africa out of the 3rd and final Test of a 3-match series as they reached 475 for 4 at Stumps on another rain-hit day in Sydney. Usman Khawaja remained unbeaten on 195 after Steve Smith's 104 as the two batters decimated the South African bowling attack on Day 2 of the New Year's Test. …

Usman Khawaja notches third straight century in two SCG Tests as Australia heaps more pain on South Africa
2 years ago

Usman Khawaja notches third straight century in two SCG Tests as Australia heaps more pain on South Africa

ABC  

Usman Khawaja has shone once again on the site of his famous return to the Australian Test team last year, notching a career-high 195 not out on day two against South Africa at the SCG. Khawaja made twin centuries in the penultimate Ashes Test last year when he was recalled to the Test team for the first time since 2019 …

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 …

Australia batter Usman Khawaja points out mistakes from last tour, asks for more faith in junior players
2 years, 6 months ago

Australia batter Usman Khawaja points out mistakes from last tour, asks for more faith in junior players

India Today  

Australia southpaw Usman Khawaja would be raring to continue his purple patch of form in Test cricket in the series against Sri Lanka, starting June 29. Speaking ahead of the first Test match Khawaja delved into the topic of why Australia were whitewashed against Sri Lanka in their last series, and what has changed now. "I think we had three …

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 …

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 …

Usman Khawaja Slams Another Century as Australia Take Control in Sydney
3 years ago

Usman Khawaja Slams Another Century as Australia Take Control in Sydney

The Quint  

The day again belonged to 35-year-old Khawaja as he joined just five other Australian batters to score twin tons in a single Ashes Test. Hitting 10 fours and two sixes with a mix of touch and occasional force in his 138-ball essay, Khawaja made runs through an array of shots all around the wicket. David Warner and Marnus Labuschagne both …

Usman Khawaja scores century as Australia declares on 8-416 on day two at the SCG
3 years ago

Usman Khawaja scores century as Australia declares on 8-416 on day two at the SCG

ABC  

Normal service has resumed on day two of the fourth Ashes Test, with Usman Khawaja's sensational century in his return to the Test side anchoring another day of big run-scoring for Australia. After England enjoyed some success with three wickets on a rain-shortened day one at the SCG, Khawaja's 137 powered Australia to a declaration at 8-416 late on day …

Australia recalls Khawaja, Boland retained for fourth Ashes Test
3 years ago

Australia recalls Khawaja, Boland retained for fourth Ashes Test

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja will replace Travis Head in Australia's middle order for this week's fourth Ashes Test against England in the only change to the side that wrapped up the series in Melbourne last week, skipper Pat Cummins said on Tuesday. Khawaja's return for his first test since 2019 was expected after Head was ruled out by a positive COVID-19 test …

Ashes: Steve Smith returns as Australia's Test captain 3 years after being sacked over Sandpaper Gate
3 years ago

Ashes: Steve Smith returns as Australia's Test captain 3 years after being sacked over Sandpaper Gate

India Today  

Not many can forget the tearful media conference that Steve Smith was part of after he was sacked as Australia's Test captain in March 2018. Ashes 2nd Test, Australia vs England Day 1: Live Updates From being one of the greatest batters of the modern era, Steve Smith's fall from grace was quick. Quick zoom in on the pocket reveals …

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 …

Usman Khawaja ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected to play in Ashes against England
3 years, 2 months ago

Usman Khawaja ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected to play in Ashes against England

India Today  

Australia’s Usman Khawaja is aiming for Ashes recall, which starts from December 8 in Brisbane. The 34-year-old southpaw said that he is ready to bat anywhere for Australia if selected to play in the Ashes against England. “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 …

Usman Khawaja backs embattled Aussie coach Justin Langer, urges players to stop undermining him
3 years, 4 months ago

Usman Khawaja backs embattled Aussie coach Justin Langer, urges players to stop undermining him

Firstpost  

The Australian coach’s position has come under heavy scrutiny since last week amid dressing room leaks about his intensity and mood swings that have not gone down well with the players. Melbourne: Out-of-favour opener Usman Khawaja, who clashed with Justin Langer during Australia’s tour of UAE in 2018, has backed the embattled coach to continue in the position through the …

Usman Khawaja working with CA to ensure more South Asian representation in Australian cricket
3 years, 7 months ago

Usman Khawaja working with CA to ensure more South Asian representation in Australian cricket

The Hindu  

Usman Khawaja is working with Cricket Australia to ensure more South Asian representation in his adopted country's cricketing ecosystem, about a decade after becoming the first Muslim player to wear the baggy green following a brush with racism. When he made his international debut at the SCG, his home ground, during an Ashes Test in 2011, the top-order batter also …

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