Usman Khawaja

Ashes: Usman Khawaja scores century on return cheered on by wife Rachel McCellan and daughter Aisha, Watch

Usman Khawaja survived a scare in the morning session when he got an edge on a delivery from England spinner Jack Leach but the ball evaded wicketkeeper Jos Buttler and Joe Root was unable to hold the catch at first slip.

Jan 06, 2022, 11:01 AM IST

Sachin Tendulkar to Rohit Sharma: How cricketers reacted to Max Verstappen F1 title win in Abu Dhabi GP

Formula One’s first Dutch world champion Max Verstappen, although he is Belgian born, has grabbed the title by the throat this season and given Hamilton his first real, down-to-the-wire rival from outside his own team.

Dec 13, 2021, 09:55 AM IST

Ashes 2021-22: 'I've got nothing to prove to anyone', Usman Khawaja on his return to Australian squad

Left-handed batter Usman Khawaja on Wednesday said he has got nothing to prove to anyone and will strive to do his best in the upcoming Ashes.

Nov 17, 2021, 19:10 PM IST

Ashes 2021: Australia recall Usman Khawaja to squad, uncapped Michael Neser and Mitchell Swepson also included

Uncapped Michael Neser and Jhye Richardson are the back-up pacemen in the 15-man squad for the first two Ashes Tests in Brisbane and Adelaide. 

Nov 17, 2021, 08:59 AM IST

Aussie cricketer slams teams pulling out of PAK tour, says 'Money talks, nobody would say no to India'

England followed New Zealand in pulling out of Pakistan tour, citing security concerns, dealing a massive blow to the country's efforts to bring back international cricket.

Sep 23, 2021, 19:26 PM IST

‘Was told am not the right skin colour’: Usman Khawaja reveals racism in Australian cricket

Khawaja made shocking revelations about facing racism in Australia after he shifted from Pakistan in the early 1990s.

Jun 05, 2021, 07:33 AM IST

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja's brother jailed over fake terror plot

Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja's brother has been given a jail sentence of at least two and a half years for his actions in trying to frame a colleague in a fake terror plot.

Nov 05, 2020, 18:02 PM IST

Australia coach Justin Langer explains why Usman Khawaja, D'Arcy Short were axed for England tour

The Australia coach said that Usman Khawaja and D’Arcy Short were not selected for Australia's white-ball tour of England from September 4 because of the side’s game-plan.

Aug 20, 2020, 14:05 PM IST

Usman Khawaja, wife Rachel McLellan blessed with a baby girl--Pic inside

Khawaja got a nod in the Australian preliminary squad for the tour of United Kingdom despite missing out on central contract.

Jul 25, 2020, 16:51 PM IST

Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis named in Australia's preliminary squad for possible England tour

Experienced paceman Andrew Tye, who was left out of the West Australia's state contracts list, has also been added to the squad.

Jul 16, 2020, 16:52 PM IST

Cricket World Cup Rewind 2019: On this day, Usman Khawaja, Alex Carey helped Australia thrash New Zealand

Australia made a semi-final exit from the event after slumping to eight-wicket defeat against England in Edgbaston. 

Jun 29, 2020, 15:22 PM IST

India series behind closed doors might work for Australia: Usman Khawaja

India are set to tour Australia for three ODIs and four Tests in December and January.

May 09, 2020, 17:29 PM IST

Marnus Labuschagne earns Cricket Australia central contract, Usman Khawaja misses out

Labuschagne came in for Australia's swashbuckling batsman Steve Smith as cricket’s first concussion substitute during last year’s Ashes Test in Lord's.

Apr 30, 2020, 12:10 PM IST

4th Ashes Test: Mitchell Starc-studded Australia opt to bat at Old Trafford

Australia have brought in left-arm pacer Mitchell Starc and Steve Smith in place of James Pattinson and Usman Khawaja. 
 

Sep 04, 2019, 15:34 PM IST

Usman Khawaja dropped, Steve Smith returns for 4th Ashes Test

Experienced batsman Usman Khwaja has been left out of the 12-member Australian squad for the fourth Test of the five-match Ashes series, beginning Wednesday at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground. 

Sep 03, 2019, 10:24 AM IST

Ashes: Australia pin hopes on Steve Smith again, lead by 34

Stuard Broad gave England the early breakthrough by dismissing David Warner for eight runs in the third over of the Australian second innings.

Aug 03, 2019, 23:44 PM IST

Australian coach Justin Langer confirms Khawaja and Pattinson for Ashes Opener

Selectors face several crunch decisions ahead of the first Test at Edgbaston starting Thursday, with Langer consigning Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc and Peter Siddle to a three-way duel for the third specialist fast bowling spot.

Jul 31, 2019, 12:08 PM IST

Tim Paine expects injured Usman Khawaja to be 'fully fit' ahead of first Ashes Test

Khawaja sustained a hamstring strain during Australia's surprising 10-run defeat at the hands of South Africa in their last group stage clash of the 2019 ICC World Cup at Old Trafford in Manchester on July 6.

Jul 22, 2019, 10:51 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019 preview: Australia look to bounce back against in-form Pakistan

Pakistan couldn't get a chance to keep that momentum going due to their next match against Sri Lanka getting washed out and so Australia will be wary of the danger their next opponents pose. 
 

Jun 12, 2019, 00:01 AM IST

ICC World Cup 2019, India vs Australia: As it happened

IND vs AUS Live updates, Scores: India defeated Australia by a margin of 36 runs in the 14th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 at Kennington Oval, London on Sunday. The 13th clash of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 witnessed a victory for New Zealand by a margin of 7 wickets against Afghanistan.

Jun 09, 2019, 14:25 PM IST