Usman Khawaja

Khawaja laments 'frustrating' ball change in Ashes finale

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja was left to rue a "frustrating" ball change which he believed played a key role in England's fightback to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.
1 August 2023, 14:41 PM

MCC members who abused Australians brought 'shame' on club

Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman.
6 July 2023, 16:59 PM

Stokes is always trying to move the game forward: Ponting

Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting praised England captain Ben Stokes' proactive approach to captaincy in the first Test of the Ashes at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
19 June 2023, 13:08 PM

'Heat of the moment': Robinson unapologetic over reaction to Khawaja exit

Robinson bowled Khawaja for 141 after the Australian opener extended his overnight century on the third day. He seemed to have some choice words for Khawaja as the batsman returned to the pavilion
19 June 2023, 02:45 AM

‘These young ones keep me young’

Khawaja, who attended Saturday's post-play press conference with his daughter Aisha, said having his family around him helped ease the pressures surrounding what is set to be his last tour of England
18 June 2023, 03:40 AM

Ton-up Khawaja keeps England at bay in Ashes opener

Usman Khawaja ended his decade-long wait for a maiden Test hundred in England as he led an Australia recovery in the Ashes opener at Edgbaston on Saturday.
17 June 2023, 17:48 PM

Khawaja heads to England with low expectations

Khawaja has a batting average of 19.66 from six Tests in England, less than half his career average of 47.81, and was dropped after three matches of the 2019 Ashes, which Australia drew 2-2 to retain the urn.
16 May 2023, 06:08 AM

Ton-up Khawaja steers Australia to 255-4

After a long grind, Khawaja was batting alongside Cameron Green, on 49, at close of play after Australia elected to bat at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.
9 March 2023, 12:22 PM

Australia take comfortable lead after Kuhnemann's five-for

The tourists were 156-4 at stumps after Usman Khawaja hit a gritty 60 to drive his team's reply on a viciously turning pitch in Indore
1 March 2023, 11:48 AM

Khawaja, Handscomb lead Australia fight in 2nd India Test

India reached 21 for no loss at stumps with the hosts still trailing Australia by 242 runs in New Delhi. Skipper Rohit Sharma, on 13, and KL Rahul, on four, were batting.
17 February 2023, 13:44 PM

Usman Khawaja misses flight to India after visa delay

Australia opener Usman Khawaja missed the team's flight to India on Wednesday for their four-test tour due to a visa delay, Cricket Australia (CA) said.
1 February 2023, 06:19 AM

Khawaja on cusp of double ton as Australia demoralise Proteas

Usman Khawaja was five runs short of a maiden double-century when play was abandoned on day two of the third test against South Africa on Thursday, with Australia in complete command at 475 for four.
5 January 2023, 08:27 AM

Australia drop Khawaja, recall Smith

Australia have dropped top order batsman Usman Khawaja for the fourth Ashes test against England and recalled Steve Smith in their 12-man side after the former captain recovered from concussion.
3 September 2019, 06:10 AM

Smith milestone as Aussies chip away at England lead

Steve Smith racked up another milestone as he continues to torment England and Usman Khawaja nears a century to put Australia in a strong position after day two of the final Ashes Test in Sydney.
5 January 2018, 07:40 AM

Khawaja takes swipe at Aussie selection policy

Usman Khawaja takes a swipe at Australian selectors after being dropped for Tests this year in India and Bangladesh, saying chopping and changing created instability in the team.
17 October 2017, 06:02 AM

Smith backs Khawaja, Agar for Bangladesh

Australia captain Steve Smith has backed Usman Khawaja and Ashton Agar to play the first Test against Bangladesh, Australia based SBS reports.
18 August 2017, 07:36 AM

Cricket: Khawaja, Smith take fight to South Africa

Usman Khawaja and captain Steve Smith led the charge for Australia after the loss of two early wickets on the second day of the day-night third Test against South Africa on Friday.
25 November 2016, 06:18 AM

Samuels powers WI to clinical win

Marlon Samuels hits his highest score against Australia to help West Indies overcome the world champions in their tri-nation match.
14 June 2016, 04:07 AM

Warner, Burns set perfect platform

David Warner and his new opening partner Joe Burns weathered the new ball spells of Tim Southee and Trent Boult before accelerating to a stand of 161 batting first after winning the toss.
5 November 2015, 05:14 AM