Usman Khawaja News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Physios knew about it; I'm still doing rehab: Khawaja on being accused of faking injury to attend F1 race
Brisbane, March 21: Australia's veteran Test opener Usman Khawaja lashed out over comments made by his state team Queensland's head of cricket on missing a crucial Sheffield Shield game, saying that the rumour about not wanting to play had left him disheartened.
With final on line, Usman Khawaja decided to opt out of Queensland's clash against South Australia
Queensland, March 13: Australia's seasoned Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted not to play for Queensland in their upcoming crucial Sheffield Shield match against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval, according to ESPNcricinfo.
Khawaja opts out of Sheffield game vs SA, Labuschagne to lead Queensland
Adelaide, March 13: Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja has opted out of Queensland's upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia, where a win would seal their spot in the final.
'I got caught in the moment,' admits Konstas on form slump after Test debut
Brisbane, Feb 8: Rising Australian star Sam Konstas has admitted that he got “caught in the moment” during his whirlwind Test debut against India, as he made his return to Shield cricket on Saturday.
I understand why he opened the batting: Konstas hails Head as 'legend of the game'
New Delhi, Feb 7: After being sent back from Australia's ongoing tour of Sri Lanka, young opener Sam Konstas said he understands why Travis Head opened the batting at Galle and called the swashbuckling left-hander as the legend of the game.
Ryan Harris backs McSweeney for Test comeback after tough summer
New Delhi, Feb 5: Former Australia cricketer and South Australia coach Ryan Harris has voiced his frustration over how Nathan McSweeney was handled by selectors during the recent home Test summer, believing the young batter was unfairly judged after being thrown into the deep end against India's world-class attack.
Sam Konstas departs Sri Lanka tour early to focus on Sheffield Shield
New Delhi, Feb 4: Australia's promising young batter, Sam Konstas, is set to leave the team's tour of Sri Lanka early, as selectors have decided to send him home in time for New South Wales' upcoming Sheffield Shield match against Queensland at the Gabba.
Serious problems with shot selection...: SL coach Jayasuriya after loss to Australia
Galle, February 2: Following his side's loss to Australia in the first Test at Galle, Sri Lankan coach Sanath Jayasuriya expressed disappointment with his team's shot selection and their inability to convert promising starts into big scores.
Age is just a number: Smith throws weight behind Khawaja's Test future
Galle, February 2: Australia's stand-in skipper Steve Smith backed veteran opener Usman Khawaja to continue with the Test side as long as possible, saying that he is batting well and "age is just a number."
1st Test: Lyon and Kuhnemann spin Australia to innings & 242 runs victory over Sri Lanka
Galle, Feb 1: Spinners Nathan Lyon and Matthew Kuhnemann shared the spoils as defending WTC champions Australia registered a massive win against Sri Lanka by an innings and 242 runs on Day Four of the first Test at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The loss was the hosts' worst-ever defeat in Test cricket, with their previous biggest being when they were hammered by an innings and 239 runs by India in 2017.
Rain impacts play on Day 3 of Galle Test between Sri Lanka, Australia
Galle, January 31: The rain played a major role on the third day of the ongoing Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia at the Galle International Stadium on Friday.
Khawaja, Smith along with Inglis power Australia to domination (Day 2)
Galle, January 30: A maiden double hundred by Usman Khawaja and terrific centuries from Steve Smith and Josh Inglis helped Australia end the second day of the first Test against Sri Lanka on a high, posting their highest-ever total in Asia at Galle on Wednesday.
Usman Khawaja slams maiden double ton in Tests during clash against Sri Lanka at Galle
Galle, January 30: Australia opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double century in the longest format of the game during the first session of the second day of the ongoing first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium on Thursday.
Khawaja joins Bradman as only other Aussie aged over 38 to hit Test double ton
Galle, Jan 30: Usman Khawaja etched his name alongside the legendary Donald Bradman by becoming only the second Australian aged over 38 to score a Test double-century. The Aussie opener Khawaja struck his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.
'I don't let cricket dictate my life', says Khawaja after 16th Test century in Galle
Galle, Jan 29: Australian opener Usman Khawaja silenced his critics in emphatic fashion, registering a superb century on a turning track in Galle during the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
1st Test: With rollicking centuries, Khawaja, Smith put Australia in commanding position against Sri Lanka
Galle, January 29: Steve Smith and Usman Khawaja's blistering tons on Galle's turning strip put Australia in a commanding position against Sri Lanka before rain came in to interrupt the final moments of the opening day in the first Test.
Aus vs SL: Khawaja-Smith unbeaten centuries powers Australia to 330/2
Galle, Jan 29: Australia dominated Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle Cricket Stadium on Wednesday as opener Usman Khawaja and stand-in skipper Steve Smith scored unbeaten centuries to take the visitors 330/2 at Stumps.
Head indicates Australia to consider changing batting order for Tests in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Jan 27: Australia vice-captain Travis Head has indicated that the visitors’ are considering changing its batting order for the upcoming two Tests against Sri Lanka, starting on January 29 in Galle.
Khawaja believes Konstas should continue as his opening partner for Tests in Sri Lanka
New Delhi, Jan 26: Veteran Australia opener Usman Khawaja said young Sam Konstas should stay as his opening partner for the upcoming two Tests in Sri Lanka, adding that he agrees with the view expressed earlier by Ricky Ponting of retaining the youngster's place at top of the order.
Travis Head open to change in batting position during Test tour of Sri Lanka
Dubai, January 23: Explosive southpaw Travis Head is open to a shift in role in the batting order during Australia's upcoming Test tour of Sri Lanka.
There's not a lot of thought at the moment, says Khawaja on international retirement
New Delhi, Jan 16: Australia’s veteran left-handed opener Usman Khawaja said he isn’t considering retirement from international cricket, saying he will continue to play Tests as long the feeling of him still contributing to the team exists.
Taking things series by series...: Australia's Usman Khawaja on retirement plans
Melbourne, January 16: Australian opener Usman Khawaja opened up on his retirement plans, saying that he is taking things "series by series" and while he still thinks that he is contributing well, he is in consistently in talks with the selectors and coach regarding his role and future within the set-up, reported sports website Sen.com.au.
I wasn't in Australia opener's race at all, claims Matt Renshaw
New Delhi, Jan 7: After clinching the five-Test series against India 3-1 and securing the World Test Championship (WTC) final spot, Australia's next focus will be on an away tour of Sri Lanka for two Tests later in the month.
Was just getting Bumrah-ed: Khawaja reflects on Border-Gavaskar Trophy Battle with Bumrah
Sydney, January 6: Usman Khawaja entered the Border-Gavaskar Trophy untroubled by the prospect of facing Jasprit Bumrah. In fact, the Australian opener had never been dismissed by Bumrah in their previous seven Test innings encounters. Khawaja even believed that the Indian pacer became easier to handle with more exposure.
Result wasn't what we had hoped for but we'll be back stronger: Jaiswal
New Delhi, Jan 6: India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal vowed that the team will make a strong comeback after their 1-3 Border-Gasvakar Trophy defeat against Australia in Sydney on Sunday. India lost the final Test of the series by six wickets which ended their hopes of qualifying for the third consecutive World Test Championship (WTC) final.
Opening the batting on these pitches against quality bowling attack is hardest job in cricket: Pat Cummins
Sydney, January 5: Australia captain Pat Cummins has praised opener Usman Khawaja for his resilient performances during the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, despite not always getting the runs he would have liked.
I was just getting Bumrah'd; he's toughest bowler I have ever faced: Khawaja
Sydney, Jan 5: Australia opener Usman Khawaja said India's fast-bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is the toughest bowler he's ever faced in his cricketing career, adding in jest that he was just getting 'Bumrah'd' in the entire Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
5th Test: Australia beat India by 6 wickets to claim Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade
Sydney, Jan 5: After 2014/15, Australia were winless in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy on their home soil. But the tables turned under bright sunshine at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday, as the hosts beat India to win the fifth Test by six wickets and clinch the series 3-1.
BGT 2024-25: Khawaja continues poor show against Bumrah, form slump worsens
Sydney, January 3: Australian opener Usman Khawaja continued his poor form in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India at home as he fell to Indian pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah yet again during the fifth and final Test in Sydney on Friday.