Usman Khawaja

Ian Chappell wants David Warner to open for Australia at 2019 ICC World Cup

Australia will begin their title defense at the ICC World Cup with a match against Afghanistan on June 1.

Apr 22, 2019, 21:54 PM IST

Usman Khawaja dropped, D'Arcy Short included in Shane Warne's Australia World Cup squad

Short has appeared in just four ODIs for Australia and played his last match for the side in November 2018. 

Apr 09, 2019, 21:57 PM IST

Usman Khawaja unconcerned by David Warner's impending return for Australia

After a gap of nearly two years, Khawaja was recalled in the Australian squad for the side's home ODI series against India.

Mar 26, 2019, 18:50 PM IST

Ricky Ponting backs Usman Khawaja to make it to Australia's World Cup squad

Khawaja struck 383 runs, including two centuries, in Australia's 3-2 series win over India earlier this month and had earned his place at the World Cup, according to Ponting. 

Mar 20, 2019, 11:20 AM IST

World Cup is still far, now it's time to savour this massive win: Usman Khawaja

The left-handed opener, Khawaja was one of the main architects of Australia's 3-2 series win over India after going down 0-2. 

Mar 14, 2019, 11:53 AM IST

Usman Khawaja helps Australia register one-day series win in India

Opener Khawaja strengthened his claim for a place in the World Cup squad with an elegant 100 to steer Australia to 272-9, though the tourists had looked on course to cross 300 at one stage.

Mar 13, 2019, 21:59 PM IST

Australia batsman Peter Handscomb inches closer to World Cup spot

Handscomb struck his maiden ODI hundred to help Australia chase down a record 359 and level the five-match series at 2-2 against India at Mohali.

Mar 11, 2019, 14:19 PM IST

Always knew Ashton Turner could do it at international stage: Peter Handscomb

Turner smashed an unbeaten 84 runs off 43 balls, as Australia chased down a mammoth target of 359 with four wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare, in the 4th ODI against India at Mohali to level the five-match series 2-2.

Mar 11, 2019, 12:16 PM IST

Ashton Turner's 84 helps Australia chase 359 against India, level series 2-2

It was the highest ever total that the Indian team had failed to defend in its ODI history, losing the game by four wickets.

Mar 10, 2019, 22:22 PM IST

It's obviously a special one: Usman Khawaja on maiden ODI century

Khawaja hit a 104-run knock and shared a 193-run stand with captain Aaron Finch to play a significant role in Australia's 32-run win in the third ODI against India.

Mar 09, 2019, 12:58 PM IST

Virat Kohli's 41st ton in vain as India lose 3rd ODI against Australia by 32 runs

Usman Khawaja's hundred and Aaron Finch's 93 saw Australia put up a more than decent 313 for five and India could manage only 281 in 48.2 overs, that too solely due to Kohli's 123 off 95 balls.

Mar 08, 2019, 21:43 PM IST

3rd ODI: India lose to Australia by 32 runs, but lead five-match series 2-1

India were bowled out for 281 runs after being handed a target of 314 runs by Australia. Skipper Virat Kohli was the highest run-scorer for the hosts scoring 123 runs off 95 deliveries. 

Mar 08, 2019, 12:27 PM IST

Nathan Coulter-Nile backs Australia to fire with bat before ICC World Cup

Australia will look to bounce back when they play their second ODI against India on March 5 at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Maharashtra. 

Mar 03, 2019, 10:36 AM IST

Marcus Harris ditches county cricket to stay fresh for Ashes series

Harris is slated to play for Melbourne Renegades in the Big Bash League (BBL) this weekend before he will make a return against the English Dukes ball in the final rounds of the Sheffield Shield.

Feb 15, 2019, 08:51 AM IST

Nathan Lyon, Marcus Stoinis among big winners at Australian Cricket Awards

Having established himself as a regular member of the 50-over game, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis was named ODI Player of the Year.

Feb 12, 2019, 10:58 AM IST

Australian captain Tim Paine 'cannot wait' to play Ashes series

Paine appointment as the Australian captain came in difficult circumstances when Steve Smith and his deputy David Warner were handed year-long bans for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in March 2018. 

Feb 05, 2019, 10:26 AM IST

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja admits off-field issue took focus away

While he managed to get starts, Khawaja failed to convert them into big scores. He paid tribute to his wife Rachel for helping him through a mentally taxing period.

Feb 03, 2019, 16:00 PM IST

Manuka Oval Test: Usman Khawaja,Mitchell Starc return to form as Australia tighten noose

Starc picked up his 10th five-wicket haul - his first since his 5-34 against South Africa in Durban last March - as Australia bundled out Sri Lanka for 215 to take a first-innings lead of 319

Feb 03, 2019, 14:17 PM IST

Australia's Joe Burns, Travis Head ground Sri Lanka after early wobble

The hosts, who lead the series 1-0 after their win in Brisbane by an innings and 40 runs, were reduced to 28-3 at that stage before Burns and Head steadied the innings.

Feb 01, 2019, 10:32 AM IST

Bowlers put Australia in command in Brisbane Test against Sri Lanka

Pat Cummins and Jhye Richardson were the pick of the Australian bowlers, as Sri Lanka was bundled out in just 56.4 overs.

Jan 24, 2019, 17:03 PM IST