Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja is an Australian cricketer of Pakistani descent, recognized for his elegant batting style and resilience. He has had a fluctuating career but remains a vital player in the Australian cricket setup, particularly in the Test arena.
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Most of the Test players who shone are those also not in the Aussie T20 squad, such as Usman Khawaja.
Sixes record likely to break as power hitting dominates T20 league
Australia· 2026-01-18
Usman Khawaja's retirement opens the door for Nathan McSweeney.
Nathan McSweeney to push for Test recall in Cameron Green’s absence after Usman Khawaja retiresAustralia· 2026-01-16
Usman Khawaja's retirement has left Australia searching for a new opening pair.
Black Caps 2026 wishlist: Kane Williamson hits magic mark and transtasman redemption - Opinion
New Zealand· 2026-01-12
Usman Khawaja did little wrong when nicked off by the persevering Gus Atkinson.
Breathless and borderline ridiculous collapses pour more infamy on England in fourth Test against Australia at the MCGAustralia· 2025-12-26
Usman Khawaja getting to lunch would be a terrific result for Australia.
Australia vs England fourth test day 1 cricket scores, results, start time, wickets, teams, how to watch, Boxing Day Test, MCGAustralia· 2025-12-26Usman Khawaja was initially left out of the third Test but made significant scores in Adelaide.
The Ashes: Australia omit spinner for Boxing Day Test on 'grassy' Melbourne pitch
United Kingdom· 2025-12-25
Usman Khawaja can continue in the middle order after scores of 82 and 40 in Adelaide.
Australia pick all-pace attack with Jhye Richardson brought into the squad for fourth Ashes TestAustralia· 2025-12-25
Usman Khawaja is set to move to the fifth position in the batting order.
Australia names Todd Murphy in Boxing Day Test squad as Cameron Green’s place comes into doubtAustralia· 2025-12-24
Usman Khawaja's back spasms led to Travis Head being promoted to open.
The Ashes 2025-26 stats: How England lost the series to Australia in five chartsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-23
Usman Khawaja has created another ticklish poser in the Australian cricket team.
Australia were ripe for the picking but only took three Tests to dismantle England and BazballAustralia· 2025-12-23
The Australian team has overcome ill-timed injuries to key players including Usman Khawaja.
How Andrew McDonald has guided the Australian cricket team to Ashes gloryAustralia· 2025-12-22
Usman Khawaja’s scores of 82 and 40 in Smith’s place have put Josh Inglis under most pressure to retain his spot.
Jhye Richardson in Australian selection frame, Nathan Lyon’s replacement optionsAustralia· 2025-12-22
Khawaja allowed another 148 runs between him and Head across the two innings.
England’s Bazball capitulation and tactical unravelling under Brendon McCullum and Ben StokesAustralia· 2025-12-21
Usman Khawaja went in the back in Perth and missed Brisbane.
Starc breaks England hearts again as Australia retain the Ashes in tense third Test | Ashes 2025-26United Kingdom· 2025-12-21
Usman Khawaja has struggled with injuries during the series.
Pat Cummins is in rare air as an Ashes captain. Can his Dad’s Army go around again? | Ashes 2025-26United Kingdom· 2025-12-21Khawaja helped himself to another 77 runs.
Marnus Labuschagne’s classic catch continues Australia’s fielding supremacyAustralia· 2025-12-20
Usman Khawaja could slot in at No.5.
England batsman’s reverse sweep blasted as Ponting describes ‘worst batting I’ve ever seen’Australia· 2025-12-20
Usman Khawaja was a perfect foil for Travis Head before getting caught behind.
Australia’s Travis Head slams unbeaten 142
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
Usman Khawaja came to the middle and quickly got into stride.
The Christmas Part of Travis Head and Australia buries the Ashes tour of Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jofra Archer and EnglandAustralia· 2025-12-19
Usman Khawaja’s back injury in Perth opened the door for Head’s promotion up the order.
England facing record chase to keep Ashes alive as Travis Head creates history with brilliant centuryAustralia· 2025-12-19Usman Khawaja was involved in the appeal for a catch during the match.
The Ashes 2025-26: Snicko controversy continues with Jamie Smith dismissalUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Usman Khawaja scored a gritty 82 runs.
Ashes third test: England’s Ashes dreams on life support as Australia rip through battingNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Usman Khawaja has been praised for his versatility and experience in Australian cricket.
Usman Khawaja has given Australian selectors a headache. David Warner couldn’t be happierAustralia· 2025-12-18
Usman Khawaja played a crucial role in saving Australia from a poor position with his solid innings.
Adelaide Oval Test sees a hundred of the highest order by Alex Carey as he and Usman Khawaja save Australia’s blushes against England, Ben Stokes and Jofra ArcherAustralia· 2025-12-17
Usman Khawaja, turning 39, took advantage of an unexpected opportunity to play in the match.
Ashes third test: Alex Carey slams ton as Australia seize upper hand in AdelaideNew Zealand· 2025-12-17Usman Khawaja's Test career swung from appearing all but finished to being dramatically reignited.
England fume about DRS after Australia star Alex Carey admits he was out before he reached centuryAustralia· 2025-12-17
Usman Khawaja took his unexpected opportunity with 82 after being dropped by Harry Brook.
The Ashes: England battle against Alex Carey hundred in crucial Adelaide TestUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17Usman Khawaja acknowledged the uncertainty of the situation regarding team selections.
Why is the Australian captain not playing in the Adelaide Test?Australia· 2025-12-17
Usman Khawaja faced social media abuse for expressing concern for the suffering of Palestinian people in Gaza.
Christmas Test a window to the world as Australia reels in wake of Bondi atrocity | Ashes 2025-26United Kingdom· 2025-12-17
Usman Khawaja replaced Steve Smith in the Australia line-up for the third Ashes Test.
The Ashes 2025-26: Australia's Steve Smith ruled out of third Test after nausea and dizzinessUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-17