Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja

Top-order Batter

Batting Style Left Hand Bat
Bowling Style Right Arm Medium
Age 36 years
Place of Birth Australia
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Brisbane Test: Australia declare at 89/7; India require 275 runs

Just when thunderstorms and rain seemed to have marred Day 5 of the ongoing Brisbane Test, Autralia sparked life into the match by taking a bold call.

16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 50 Test wickets in Australia: Key stats 

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has been on a roll in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes Indian pacer with second-most Test fifers: Stats 

Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reached yet another career milestone.

14 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting predicts 'even contest' in Gabba Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Australia's chances against India in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.

Rain disrupts Day 1 of India-Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane

The first day of the third Test between India and Australia, part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was heavily affected by rain.

10 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Head, Cummins pick Tendulkar as favorite Indian cricketer growing up

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy keeps fans across the globe on the edge of their seats, Australian cricketers revealed their favorite Indian players growing up.

06 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes third Indian pacer with this Test feat

Jasprit Bumrah's terrific 2024 year continued in Test cricket.

Can India end Australia's unbeaten pink-ball streak in Adelaide?

Australia and India will square off in the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.

Decoding the leading run-getters in pink-ball Tests

The much-anticipated India versus Australia pink-ball Test will kick off on Friday, December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.

Usman Khawaja averages 52.87 in home Tests: Decoding the stats 

Australia's seasoned opener Usman Khawaja will be instrumental to his side's success in the upcoming five-Test series against India, starting on November 22 at Perth's Optus Stadium.

Australia vs India, Test series: Records that can be broken

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 starts from November 22 onward in Perth's Optus Stadium.

Warner warns Australia about Virat Kohli ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

As the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy nears, all eyes are on Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli.

16 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli

Khawaja highlights Virat Kohli's transformation from aggressive to composed player

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has recently spoken about Virat Kohli's evolution as a player.

14 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Usman Khawaja opens up on facing Bumrah's 'bizarre' bowling action

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has opened up on his unique experience of facing Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

13 Nov 2024

David Warner

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Khawaja advises McSweeney against imitating Warner's quick-scoring style

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has given some advice to his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney ahead of the five-Test series against India.

12 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Australia's Nathan McSweeney gears up for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

Promising Australian cricketer Nathan McSweeney is all set to take on India's spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah.

09 Nov 2024

Tim Paine

Tim Paine backs Usman Khawaja to extend his Test career

Former Australian captain Tim Paine has backed experienced opener Usman Khawaja to extend his Test career.

28 Oct 2024

Cameron Bancroft

Josh Inglis won't open for Australia in BGT: George Bailey

Australia's chief selector, George Bailey, has ruled out the possibility of Josh Inglis opening the batting in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

22 Oct 2024

Cameron Bancroft

Michael Clarke endorses Cameron Bancroft for Test series against India

Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has thrown his weight behind Cameron Bancroft's inclusion in the upcoming five-Test series against India.

21 Oct 2024

Steven Smith

Why Steven Smith moved back to number four in Tests

Australia's Steven Smith has explained why he moved from opening to batting at number four in Test matches, a decision that was prompted by opinions of teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne.

08 Oct 2024

David Warner

Ian Chappell fires Jasprit Bumrah warning amid Australia's opening conundrum

Team Australia has a major problem at hand: finding a suitable opening partner for Usman Khawaja for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

07 Oct 2024

Andrew McDonald

Usman Khawaja eyes this feat for Australia in Test cricket

Usman Khawaja is set to become Australia's oldest cricketer to feature in Tests in over two decades.

04 Oct 2024

Steve Smith

Australia's opening conundrum: Steve Smith unsure about role against India

Team Australia is grappling with the challenge of finding a suitable opening partner for Usman Khawaja, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

15 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Usman Khawaja lauds R Ashwin's strategic approach ahead of BGT

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed admiration for Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's strategic approach to the game.

13 Sep 2024

Steve Smith

Khawaja wants Travis Head as fellow opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed his support for Travis Head to join him as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

27 Aug 2024

Australia

Justin Langer reckons Steve Smith shouldn't open in Test cricket 

Former Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has expressed his belief that Steve Smith should return to batting at number four in Test matches.

02 Mar 2024

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips shines versus Australia, claims maiden Test fifer

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has taken his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

Matt Henry shines versus Australia, claims second Test fifer

Matt Henry claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul as Australia posted 383 while batting first in the ongoing Test series opener against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

13 Feb 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne gets his first captaincy stint at domestic level

Marnus Labuschagne is set to lead for the first time at domestic level. He would lead Queensland in their final Marsh Cup game of the season against South Australia.

30 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

Record-breaking Test knocks by visiting batters on India soil

Ollie Pope starred in England's historic win over India in the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

West Indies claim first Test win over Australia since 2003 

West Indies have scripted history as they have defeated Australia by eight runs in the Day-Night Test as the series ends at 1-1.

Australia seize momentum versus West Indies in pink-ball Test: Details

Australia have seized the momentum versus West Indies in an enthralling Day 2 of the second Test in Brisbane.

26 Jan 2024

Pat Cummins

2nd Test, Pat Cummins hammers 64* versus West Indies: Stats

Pat Cummins played a defining hand with the bat on Day 2 of the second Test versus West Indies at the Gabba.

Usman Khawaja slams his 26th Test half-century: Key stats

Australian cricket team opener Usman Khawaja hit a solid 75-run knock versus the West Indies in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Usman Khawaja completes 14,000 runs in FC cricket: Key stats

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has completed 14,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

25 Jan 2024

The Ashes

Usman Khawaja named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year (2023)

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has been named the 2023 ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the year.

18 Jan 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head hammers his second Test century against West Indies

Dashing Australian batter Travis Head brought up his second Test hundred against West Indies.

Hosts Australia on top of West Indies in Adelaide Test

Australia ended Day 1 of the first Test versus West Indies on a stronger note.

16 Jan 2024

Steven Smith

Steve Smith averages 150.40 against West Indies in Tests: Stats

All eyes will be on Steve Smith when Australia will host West Indies in the first Test, starting January 17 in Adelaide.

Australia vs West Indies Test series: Presenting the statistical preview

After demolishing Pakistan 3-0, Australia are gearing up to host West Indies in a two-match Test series, starting January 17. Adelaide and Brisbane will host the two games.

Australia thrash Pakistan in Sydney to complete 3-0 whitewash

Australia have completed a 3-0 whitewash over Pakistan with a thumping eight-wicket triumph in the Sydney Test.

Decoding Usman Khawaja's stats as he completes 7,000 international runs

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has completed 7,000 runs in international cricket.

Australia vs Pakistan: Sydney Test hanging in balance 

Day 2 of the ongoing third and final Test between Australia and Pakistan in Sydney was a rain-curtailed affair with only 46 overs being bowled.

Decoding the best Test matches from 2023

2023 was an exceptional year when it came to thrilling Test matches. The Ashes was a roller-coaster ride while New Zealand also produced some close encounters.

31 Dec 2023

Test Cricket

NewsBytes Test XI of 2023: Williamson, Jadeja among others star 

The year 2023 saw the resurgence of One-Day Internationals due to the ICC Cricket World Cup that concluded in November.

30 Dec 2023

Steve Smith

Decoding the highest run-scorers (Tests) in the year 2023

ODI cricket dominated the year 2023 due to the ICC Cricket World Cup.

27 Dec 2023

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne slams his fourth fifty-plus score against Pakistan (Tests)

Star Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne scored a fine half-century in the first innings of the ongoing second Test against Pakistan in Melbourne.

Boxing Day Test: Australia on top in rain-affected Day 1

Australia have had a steady start against Pakistan in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Usman Khawaja: Decoding his black armband controversy

Australian opener Usman Khawaja finds himself in some trouble after he was reprimanded by the ICC for sporting a black armband during the Perth Test match against Pakistan.

Australia thrash Pakistan in first Test: Key takeaways

Australia demolished Pakistan in the opening Test in Perth to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match affair.

Australia demolish Pakistan in Perth Test: Key stats

Australia have thrashed Pakistan by 360 runs in the Test series opener in Perth.

17 Dec 2023

Virender Sehwag

Usman Khawaja smokes 10th fifty-plus Test score against Pakistan: Stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 90 in the third innings of the ongoing Test series opener against Pakistan in Perth.

1st Test: Australia tighten grip over Pakistan, Lyon shines

Australia have tightened their grip over Pakistan in the ongoing Test series opener in Perth.

1st Test: Australia dominate Pakistan as Warner slams 164

Australia were all over Pakistan on Day 1 of the Test series opener in Perth.

14 Dec 2023

David Warner

David Warner smokes his sixth Test hundred against Pakistan

Star Australian opener David Warner smoked a fine century against Pakistan in the Test series opener in Perth.

Usman Khawaja races past 1,000 Test runs against Pakistan: Stats

Star Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored a crisp 41 in the first innings of the Test series opener against Pakistan.

14 Dec 2023

David Warner

David Warner completes 8,500 runs in Tests: Key stats

David Warner has scripted a massive milestone as he has completed 8,500 runs in Test cricket.

CA mandates neck guards for Australian players: Details here

Cricket Australia has made neck guards mandatory for Team Australia and domestic players for safety reasons.

Presenting the unique record scripted in Ashes 2023

Australia's 22-year wait of winning an Ashes series in England continues as the Brits came out all guns blazing to win the fifth Test at the Oval.

01 Aug 2023

The Ashes

England beat Australia at The Oval: Ashes 2023 in numbers

England beat Australia in the 5th Test at The Oval as the five-Test Ashes 2023 ended with a 2-2 draw.

31 Jul 2023

The Ashes

Usman Khawaja slams his third fifty of Ashes 2023: Stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja played another terrific knock in Ashes 2023, this time in the fourth innings of the 5th Test at the Kennington Oval.

30 Jul 2023

The Ashes

5th Ashes Test: Australian openers shine before rain plays spoilsport

Australia made a strong start in pursuit of 384 before rain wiped out half of the fourth day of the final Ashes Test at The Oval.

Ashes 2023, Usman Khawaja surpasses 5,000 Test runs: Stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has completed 5,000 runs in Test cricket.

21 Jul 2023

Mark Wood

Ashes 2023, Mark Wood clocks 100 Test scalps: Key stats

England fast bowler Mark Wood has clocked 100 Test scalps. He achieved the milestone in the ongoing fourth Ashes Test against Australia in Manchester.

21 Jul 2023

Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma races past 2,000 Test runs as opener: Stats

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma scored a fine half-century in the ongoing second Test against West Indies in Port of Spain.

16 Jul 2023

David Warner

Ashes, Should Australia stick with David Warner? Decoding his stats 

Australia and England are set to cross swords in the fourth Ashes 2023 Test, starting on July 19 in Manchester.

14 Jul 2023

Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes approaches 200 Test wickets, can accomplish this double

England are eyeing a series-leveling win in the fourth 2023 Ashes Test against Australia, starting on July 19 at Old Trafford in Manchester.

02 Jul 2023

The Ashes

The Ashes: Australia extend unbeaten run at Lord's (since 2013)

Australia beat England in the 2nd Ashes 2023 Test at Lord's, London, on July 2.

02 Jul 2023

The Ashes

2nd Ashes Test, Day 4: Australia on top of England

Australia are well on top of England on Day 4 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's.

01 Jul 2023

The Ashes

2nd Ashes Test: Australia set England a 371-run target

England have bowled Australia out for 279 in the second innings of the second Ashes Test on Day 4 at Lord's.

01 Jul 2023

The Ashes

Ashes 2023, Usman Khawaja slams his 23rd Test fifty: Stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja clocked a fine knock against England in the second Ashes Test match at the Lord's.

30 Jun 2023

The Ashes

2nd Ashes Test, Day 3: Australia placed strongly at Lord's

Australia are placed in a strong position at the end of stumps on Day 3 of the second Ashes Test on Friday.

21 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes: Unique stats from Australia's record-breaking win at Edgbaston

Australia beat England in a thrilling 1st Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

21 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Khawaja becomes first Australian opener since 1989 with this feat

Usman Khawaja was Australia's star batter in the first innings of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

20 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Australia register their highest successful Ashes chase since 1948: Stats

After five grueling days, Australia overcame England in the 1st Ashes 2023 Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

20 Jun 2023

The Ashes

Ashes, 1st Test: Usman Khawaja bats on all five days

Usman Khawaja was Australia's star batter in the first innings of the 1st Ashes Test at Edgbaston, Birmingham.

Ashes 2023: Decoding Usman Khawaja's purple patch post Test comeback

Usman Khawaja's dream run in Test cricket continues as he mustered the brilliant ton in the ongoing Ashes 2023 opener.

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