Last year, Australia secured the ICC World Test Championship for the first time, beating India in the finals by 209 runs in the final in the UK in June. Khawaja had a crucial role in Australia's WTC title win, scoring 1,210 runs in 13 Tests and 24 innings at an average of 52.60, with three c
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald opened up on Steven Smith's new batting position in Test cricket and said that it's more about the connection between the two openers.
Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to retire hurt after a blow to his chin on Friday during the first Test match against the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval.
Australia opener David Warner backed his teammate Usman Khawaja following his rejection of his application to display dove by the ICC during the build-up of the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.
Australia skipper Pat Cummins backed his teammate Usman Khawaja as he made attempts to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but stated that the ICC rules need to be accepted.
Australian opening batter Usman Khawaja will challenge his International Cricket Council's (ICC) charge for wearing a blank armband during the first Test match against Pakistan, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Khawaja wore the armband on the field instead of writing and wearing the message "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" as he originally intended to in order to raise awareness about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza
At stumps, Australia's score read 255/4, with Khawaja going strong at 104 and Green unbeaten at 49. Australia lost four wickets but Khawaja, who slammed his 14th Test century, ensured that the visitors were in the driver's seat at the close of play.
The squad will be flying to India next week for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will be starting from February 9 onwards. Australia has not won in India since 2004-05 and the side will be looking forward to what is dubbed as the 'Final Frontier'. This will be most likely be followed by the
Day three had to be abandoned without play due to persistent showers, leaving Khawaja unbeaten at 195 runs in 368 deliveries. On Day three, the 36-year-old posted his best score of 174 and appeared unfazed by South Africa's pace trio.
Khawaja brought up his 13th Test century and third on the trot at the SCG when he pulled South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada for two runs during the opening session on the second day of the third Test against the Proteas on Thursday.