Usman Khawaja: News

Sam Konstas becomes second-youngest half-centurion for Australia in Tests: Stats

Teenage cricket sensation Sam Konstas made a stunning debut in the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is a Boxing Day affair, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

20 Dec 2024

George Bailey

Michael Clarke criticizes Australian selectors for dropping Nathan McSweeney

Former Australian cricketer, Michael Clarke, has slammed the national team's decision to drop Nathan McSweeney from the last two Tests against India.

18 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Cummins backs Australia's top-order batters amid squad selection 

Australia's cricket team captain Pat Cummins has thrown his weight behind his top three batters, particularly makeshift opener Nathan McSweeney.

Brisbane Test: Australia declare at 89/7; India require 275 runs

Just when thunderstorms and rain seemed to have marred Day 5 of the ongoing Brisbane Test, Australia sparked life into the match by taking a bold call.

16 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah completes 50 Test wickets in Australia: Key stats 

Indian cricket team's pace spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah, has been on a roll in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

15 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes Indian pacer with second-most Test fifers: Stats 

Indian cricket team's star pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reached yet another career milestone.

14 Dec 2024

Ricky Ponting

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Ricky Ponting predicts 'even contest' in Gabba Test

Former Australian cricket team captain, Ricky Ponting, has backed Australia's chances against India in the ongoing third Test at the Gabba, Brisbane.

Rain disrupts Day 1 of India-Australia 3rd Test in Brisbane

The first day of the third Test between India and Australia, part of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, was heavily affected by rain.

10 Dec 2024

Pat Cummins

Head, Cummins pick Tendulkar as favorite Indian cricketer growing up

As the Border-Gavaskar Trophy keeps fans across the globe on the edge of their seats, Australian cricketers revealed their favorite Indian players growing up.

06 Dec 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah becomes third Indian pacer with this Test feat

Jasprit Bumrah's terrific 2024 year continued in Test cricket.

Can India end Australia's unbeaten pink-ball streak in Adelaide?

Australia and India will square off in the 2nd Test of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Adelaide.

Decoding the leading run-getters in pink-ball Tests

The much-anticipated India versus Australia pink-ball Test will kick off on Friday, December 6 at the Adelaide Oval.

Usman Khawaja averages 52.87 in home Tests: Decoding the stats 

Australia's seasoned opener Usman Khawaja will be instrumental to his side's success in the upcoming five-Test series against India, starting on November 22 at Perth's Optus Stadium.

Australia vs India, Test series: Records that can be broken

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 starts from November 22 onward in Perth's Optus Stadium.

Warner warns Australia about Virat Kohli ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

As the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy nears, all eyes are on Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli.

16 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli

Khawaja highlights Virat Kohli's transformation from aggressive to composed player

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has recently spoken about Virat Kohli's evolution as a player.

14 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Usman Khawaja opens up on facing Bumrah's 'bizarre' bowling action

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has opened up on his unique experience of facing Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

13 Nov 2024

David Warner

Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Khawaja advises McSweeney against imitating Warner's quick-scoring style

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has given some advice to his new opening partner Nathan McSweeney ahead of the five-Test series against India.

12 Nov 2024

Jasprit Bumrah

Australia's Nathan McSweeney gears up for 'unique' Bumrah challenge

Promising Australian cricketer Nathan McSweeney is all set to take on India's spearhead, Jasprit Bumrah.

09 Nov 2024

Tim Paine

Tim Paine backs Usman Khawaja to extend his Test career

Former Australian captain Tim Paine has backed experienced opener Usman Khawaja to extend his Test career.

28 Oct 2024

Cameron Bancroft

Josh Inglis won't open for Australia in BGT: George Bailey

Australia's chief selector, George Bailey, has ruled out the possibility of Josh Inglis opening the batting in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

22 Oct 2024

Cameron Bancroft

Michael Clarke endorses Cameron Bancroft for Test series against India

Former Australian cricket team captain, Michael Clarke, has thrown his weight behind Cameron Bancroft's inclusion in the upcoming five-Test series against India.

21 Oct 2024

Steven Smith

Why Steven Smith moved back to number four in Tests

Australia's Steven Smith has explained why he moved from opening to batting at number four in Test matches, a decision that was prompted by opinions of teammates Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne.

08 Oct 2024

David Warner

Ian Chappell fires Jasprit Bumrah warning amid Australia's opening conundrum

Team Australia has a major problem at hand: finding a suitable opening partner for Usman Khawaja for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

07 Oct 2024

Andrew McDonald

Usman Khawaja eyes this feat for Australia in Test cricket

Usman Khawaja is set to become Australia's oldest cricketer to feature in Tests in over two decades.

04 Oct 2024

Steve Smith

Australia's opening conundrum: Steve Smith unsure about role against India

Team Australia is grappling with the challenge of finding a suitable opening partner for Usman Khawaja, ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

15 Sep 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin

Usman Khawaja lauds R Ashwin's strategic approach ahead of BGT

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed admiration for Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin's strategic approach to the game.

13 Sep 2024

Steve Smith

Khawaja wants Travis Head as fellow opener for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has expressed his support for Travis Head to join him as an opener in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series against India.

27 Aug 2024

Australia

Justin Langer reckons Steve Smith shouldn't open in Test cricket 

Former Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has expressed his belief that Steve Smith should return to batting at number four in Test matches.

02 Mar 2024

Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips shines versus Australia, claims maiden Test fifer

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has taken his maiden five-wicket haul in Test cricket.

Matt Henry shines versus Australia, claims second Test fifer

Matt Henry claimed a brilliant five-wicket haul as Australia posted 383 while batting first in the ongoing Test series opener against hosts New Zealand in Wellington.

13 Feb 2024

Marnus Labuschagne

Marnus Labuschagne gets his first captaincy stint at domestic level

Marnus Labuschagne is set to lead for the first time at domestic level. He would lead Queensland in their final Marsh Cup game of the season against South Australia.

30 Jan 2024

Ollie Pope

Record-breaking Test knocks by visiting batters on India soil

Ollie Pope starred in England's historic win over India in the 1st Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

West Indies claim first Test win over Australia since 2003 

West Indies have scripted history as they have defeated Australia by eight runs in the Day-Night Test as the series ends at 1-1.

Australia seize momentum versus West Indies in pink-ball Test: Details

Australia have seized the momentum versus West Indies in an enthralling Day 2 of the second Test in Brisbane.

26 Jan 2024

Pat Cummins

2nd Test, Pat Cummins hammers 64* versus West Indies: Stats

Pat Cummins played a defining hand with the bat on Day 2 of the second Test versus West Indies at the Gabba.

Usman Khawaja slams his 26th Test half-century: Key stats

Australian cricket team opener Usman Khawaja hit a solid 75-run knock versus the West Indies in the second Test at the Gabba in Brisbane on Friday.

Usman Khawaja completes 14,000 runs in FC cricket: Key stats

Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja has completed 14,000 runs in First-Class cricket.

25 Jan 2024

The Ashes

Usman Khawaja named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year (2023)

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has been named the 2023 ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the year.

18 Jan 2024

Travis Head

Travis Head hammers his second Test century against West Indies

Dashing Australian batter Travis Head brought up his second Test hundred against West Indies.