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Usman Khawaja: News

10 Jan 2026
Big Bash League

Usman Khawaja celebrates BBL return with match-winning 78: Stats 

Brisbane Heat climbed to fifth on the Big Bash League (BBL) points table after defeating Sydney Thunder by seven wickets at The Gabba on Saturday.

Usman Khawaja signs off from Test cricket: Decoding his stats

The Australian cricket team gave a fitting farewell to Usman Khawaja, who announced his retirement from international cricket after the fifth Test at the SCG.

03 Jan 2026
The Ashes

Ashes: A look at Australia's Test record at the SCG

The final Ashes Test between Australia and England will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground from January 4.

03 Jan 2026
Steven Smith

'Unfair' to blame Usman Khawaja for Perth preparation: Steve Smith

Australia's stand-in captain for the Ashes series, Steven Smith, has defended Usman Khawaja against criticism over his preparation for the first Test in Perth.

Australia vs England, 5th Test: Match preview and stats

The fifth and final Ashes Test between Australia and England will begin on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

02 Jan 2026
Australian Cricket Team

Here's how Khawaja revived Test career with twin Test centuries 

Veteran Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.

02 Jan 2026
Test Cricket

Khawaja received this honor for his Test heroics in 2023

Australia's veteran opening batter Usman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket.

02 Jan 2026
The Ashes

'Always felt different': Usman Khawaja calls out racial stereotypes

Usman Khawaja, Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer, has opened up about the racial undertones in the criticism he faced at the start of the Ashes series and also throughout his career.

02 Jan 2026
Sheffield Shield

Usman Khawaja to retire after 5th Ashes Test: Details here 

Usman Khawaja, the veteran Australian cricketer, has announced his decision to retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England.

01 Jan 2026
The Ashes

Usman Khawaja retained in Australia's squad for final Ashes Test

Australia have announced their 15-member squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, starting on January 4 in Sydney.

01 Jan 2026
The Ashes

Will Usman Khawaja retire? Veteran cricketer to announce future plans

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja is set to address his Test future ahead of the final Ashes Test against England in Sydney.

31 Dec 2025
Test Cricket

Usman Khawaja averages 87.50 at the SCG in Tests: Stats

Usman Khawaja's place in the Australian side for the upcoming 5th and final Ashes Test has been confirmed by coach Andrew McDonald.

29 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Will Usman Khawaja retire after SCG Test? Coach McDonald answers

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that there are no signs of senior opener Usman Khawaja planning to retire after the 5th and final Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).

28 Dec 2025
Cameron Green

Ashes: Webster, Inglis released for BBL duty before Sydney Test

Australian cricketers Beau Webster and Josh Inglis have been released from the Ashes squad to play one match each in the Big Bash League (BBL).

27 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Australia's Usman Khawaja records his 10th Test duck: Key stats

Australia's Usman Khawaja recorded a 2-ball duck on Day 2 of the 4th Ashes Test in Melbourne on Saturday.

26 Dec 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Usman Khawaja gets to 8,000 international runs: Dissecting his stats 

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has added another feather to his cap by crossing the milestone of 8,000 international runs.

23 Dec 2025
Melbourne Cricket Ground

Usman Khawaja averages over 40 at MCG in Tests: Stats

Just when his Test career appeared to be over, Usman Khawaja made a comeback with a scintillating half-century.

22 Dec 2025
Travis Head

Will Travis Head continue to open in Tests after Ashes? 

Travis Head, Australia's dashing opener, has expressed his fondness for his new role as an opener in the Test team.

19 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Usman Khawaja completes 1,500 runs in the Ashes: Key stats

Australia are all over England in the third Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

19 Dec 2025
Alex Carey

Alex Carey becomes 4th keeper-batter with this Ashes feat: Details 

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey has entered an elite list by recording 50-plus scores in both innings of an Ashes Test.

19 Dec 2025
Alex Carey

3rd Ashes Test: Head's century puts Australia in commanding position

Travis Head's brilliant century at the Adelaide Oval has put England on the verge of another Ashes defeat in Australia.

17 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Ashes, Adelaide Test: Australia compile 326/8 on Day 1

Australia saw plenty of positives on Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.

17 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Ashes: Usman Khawaja revives Test career with half-century in Adelaide

Just when his Test career appeared to be over, star batter Usman Khawaja made a comeback with a scintillating half-century.

17 Dec 2025
Steve Smith

Ashes 2025/26: Why Steve Smith missed the Adelaide Test

Minutes before the toss, Australia's veteran batter Steve Smith was ruled out of the 3rd Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.

16 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Ashes, Adelaide Test: Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon return; Khawaja dropped 

Star opener Usman Khawaja has been dropped from Australia's Playing XI for the 3rd Ashes Test match in Adelaide. His exclusion raises questions about his future with the national team.

13 Dec 2025
Travis Head

3rd Ashes Test: Khawaja open to bat in middle order 

Usman Khawaja has declared himself "100% fit" ahead of the third Test match in Adelaide. However, he admitted that his return to the team is not in his hands.

12 Dec 2025
David Warner

Ashes: Should Travis Head return to middle order? Warner opines 

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has backed Usman Khawaja to open in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide.

10 Dec 2025
Pat Cummins

Cummins returns as Australia name squad for 3rd Ashes Test

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins has been named in the squad for the third Ashes Test against England at Adelaide Oval.

09 Dec 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Will Pat Cummins be available for 3rd Ashes Test? 

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins is all set to make his comeback in the third Test of the Ashes 2025-26 at Adelaide Oval.

05 Dec 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood's Ashes hopes suffer fresh injury setback: Details 

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood's participation in the ongoing Ashes 2025 series is now in jeopardy. The 34-year-old suffered a new injury during his hamstring rehabilitation.

02 Dec 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Usman Khawaja ruled out of 2nd Ashes Test: Details  

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja has been ruled out of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane, which gets underway on December 4.

01 Dec 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

'He doesn't need advice': Marnus Labuschagne backs Usman Khawaja

Australian cricketer Marnus Labuschagne has come out in support of his teammate Usman Khawaja, who is currently facing a rough patch in his form.

01 Dec 2025
The Ashes

Is Usman Khawaja fully fit ahead of 2nd Ashes Test? 

Australia's Usman Khawaja has cleared his fitness test, confirming his readiness for the second Ashes Test at the Gabba, as per The Sydney Morning Herald.

Usman Khawaja confident of Gabba fitness but slams Perth pitch

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed confidence in his fitness for the second Test at the Gabba.

28 Nov 2025
Pat Cummins

Ashes: Cummins misses 2nd Test as Australia name unchanged squad

Team Australia has announced an unchanged squad for the second Ashes Test against England, to be held at the Gabba.

24 Nov 2025
Josh Hazlewood

Is Hazlewood out of Ashes? Andrew McDonald reacts to reports

Australian cricket team head coach Andrew McDonald has provided an update on the fitness of fast bowlers Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood.

24 Nov 2025
Travis Head

Will Usman Khawaja be available for 2nd Ashes Test? 

Australia's head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed that the team's medical staff will be looking into Usman Khawaja's back spasm.

23 Nov 2025
Harry Brook

Cricket Australia stare at massive loss after record-breaking Ashes Test

Cricket Australia (CA) is staring at a potential revenue loss of over AUD 3 million, around ₹18 crore, following the early conclusion of the first Ashes Test between England and Australia, as per AAP.

22 Nov 2025
Steve Smith

Steve Smith remains non-committal on Travis Head's Test opening slot

Australia's senior player and stand-in skipper in the 1st Ashes Test, Steve Smith, has remained non-committal on whether Travis Head will continue to open the batting in Test matches.

21 Nov 2025
Mitchell Starc

Ashes: Mitchell Starc completes 24 first-over wickets in Tests

Mitchell Starc, Australia's left-arm fast bowler, has once again proven his prowess by dismissing Zak Crawley in the first over of the Ashes 2025-26 series.

20 Nov 2025
The Ashes

Australia vs England, Perth Test: Presenting key player matchups

The highly anticipated Ashes series between Australia and England is set to kick off on November 21 at Perth Stadium.

18 Nov 2025
The Ashes

The Ashes: Listing highest team totals on Australian soil

The Ashes series, a historic cricket rivalry between England and Australia, has seen some of the finest batting displays in the sport's history.

18 Nov 2025
Brendon McCullum

'Brendon McCullum sledged me like never before': Usman Khawaja recalls 

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has opened up about his first encounter with former New Zealand captain and current England head coa Brendon McCullum.

07 Nov 2025
The Ashes

'It's a pinch-yourself moment': Australia's Jake Weatherald on Ashes selection

Jake Weatherald, the aggressive left-handed batsman, has been named in Australia's 15-man squad for the first Ashes Test in Perth.

06 Nov 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Jake Weatherald included in Australia's Ashes squad: Decoding his stats

Jake Weatherald was included in Australia's Ashes squad named on Wednesday, November 5.

05 Nov 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Ashes: Australia announce 1st Test squad; Marnus Labuschagne returns

Top-order batter Marnus Labuschagne has been recalled to the Australian Test squad for The Ashes opener against England in Perth, starting November 21.

06 Oct 2025
Marnus Labuschagne

Sheffield Shield: Marnus Labuschagne slams ton in Ashes audition

Former world No.1 Test batter Marnus Labuschagne has sent a strong message to national selectors with a stellar performance in the Sheffield Shield opener against Tasmania.

04 Oct 2025
Sheffield Shield

Sam Konstas falters in Sheffield Shield ahead of Ashes: Details  

Sam Konstas's bid for an Ashes call-up started on a disappointing note as he was dismissed for just four runs on the first day of New South Wales's Sheffield Shield match against Western Australia in Perth.

26 Sep 2025
Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav pleads not guilty in ICC hearing: Details here

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has pleaded 'not guilty' at an International Cricket Council (ICC) hearing.

16 Sep 2025
Glenn Maxwell

Glenn Maxwell to make List A return despite ODI retirement

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell, who had announced his retirement from One Day Internationals (ODIs) earlier this year, is set to make a comeback in 50-over cricket at the domestic level.

14 Jul 2025
Cameron Green

Day-Night Test: WI's collapse puts Australia in command 

Australia have taken a commanding position in the third and final Test against West Indies, which is a Day-Night affair, after a dramatic second day at Sabina Park.

12 Jul 2025
Pat Cummins

Pat Cummins to skip white-ball series against South Africa: Details 

Australia's Test captain Pat Cummins will skip the upcoming white-ball series against South Africa in August. The decision comes as part of his preparation for the Ashes later this year.

05 Jul 2025
Brandon King

Grenada Test: Australia are 12/2 after West Indies manage 253

Australia's new opening pair fell victim to a West Indies new-ball attack on Day 2 of the second Test in Grenada.

03 Jul 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Usman Khawaja completes 6,000 runs in Test cricket: Stats

Usman Khawaja has completed 6,000 runs in Test cricket.

01 Jul 2025
West Indies Cricket Team

West Indies vs Australia, 2nd Test: Decoding key player battles 

The second Test match of the ongoing series between West Indies and Australia will be played at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George's, Grenada.

26 Jun 2025
SEN radio

Why Usman Khawaja refused interview with Australian radio station SEN

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja recently refused an interview with the Australian sports radio station, SEN.

26 Jun 2025
Pat Cummins

1st Test, Day 1: WI manage 57/4 after Australia's 180

The first day of the Frank Worrell Trophy witnessed a dramatic turn of events as Australia's experienced pace attack fought back with a strong bowling performance after being bowled out for just 180 runs.

26 Jun 2025
Travis Head

Travis Head slams his 19th fifty in Test cricket: Stats

Australian batter Travis Head hit a half-century on Day 1 of the 1st Test against West Indies at Kensington Oval, Bridgetown, Barbados.

24 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

'Have plenty to give': Usman Khawaja not thinking about retirement 

Usman Khawaja, Australia's veteran opener, has confirmed his commitment to the national Test team.

15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Presenting Australia's World Test Championship 2023-25 campaign in stats

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle has concluded with a historic finale.

15 Jun 2025
Aiden Markram

Will Australia's batting line-up undergo changes following WTC final loss? 

Australian captain Pat Cummins has hinted at a possible restructuring of the team's batting order.

15 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Decoding top 5 run-scorers of WTC 2023-25 cycle

The 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) has come to an end with South Africa clinching their first ICC trophy in 27 years.

13 Jun 2025
Kagiso Rabada

Bowlers to dismiss Usman Khawaja most often in Tests

In a remarkable display of bowling, South African speedster Kagiso Rabada dismissed Australian opener Usman Khawaja twice in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

12 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Usman Khawaja completes 15,000 First-Class runs: Key stats

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has completed 15,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

12 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC final: Unprecedented occurrence in England after 145 years

The ongoing ICC World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa has witnessed a unique feat.

11 Jun 2025
Mitchell Starc

WTC final, Lord's: 14 wickets fall on Day 1

The first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's was a riveting contest, with 14 wickets falling.

11 Jun 2025
Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada claims his 17th five-wicket haul in Tests: Stats

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada claimed 5/51 against Australia on Day 1 of the World Test Championship (WTC) final at Lord's.

11 Jun 2025
Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada dismisses Usman Khawaja for 6th time in Tests

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada dismissed Australian opener Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final at Lord's.

11 Jun 2025
Kagiso Rabada

Kagiso Rabada completes 50 Test wickets against Australia: Key stats

South African speedster Kagiso Rabada has completed 50 wickets against Australia in Test cricket.

10 Jun 2025
Australian Cricket Team

Usman Khawaja averages 40-plus vs South Africa in Tests: Stats 

Veteran opener Usman Khawaja will be instrumental to Australia's plans in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.

09 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Usman Khawaja addresses retirement plans ahead of WTC final

Ahead of the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa, veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has addressed his retirement plans.

09 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

These records can be broken in WTC 2025 final

The 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final is set to be an epic showdown as defending champions Australia take on South Africa at Lord's.

09 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC Final 2025: Key battles to watch out for

The third ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final is set to take place at Lord's Cricket Ground from June 11.

07 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Australian batters with 3,000-plus runs in WTC history 

Team Australia is gearing up for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's, starting June 11.

06 Jun 2025
ICC World Test Championship

WTC final: Picking Australia's best XI for Lord's showdown

Australia are gearing up for the 2025 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's, starting on June 11.

27 May 2025
Cameron Green

WTC final: Green's form set to disrupt Australia's batting order

Cameron Green's stellar performance in county cricket has all but secured his place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final.

15 May 2025
ICC World Test Championship

Decoding Australia's road to their second successive WTC final 

Australia have announced their 15-player squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against South Africa, starting on June 11 at Lord's.