AUS Vs PAK 1st Test: Meet Usman Khawaja's Wife Rachel, Who Converted To Islam To Marry Australia Cricketer; In Pics
Australian opening batter Usman Khawaja will hope to score big in the three-match Test seriess Pakistan starting December 14 at Perth. The left-handed batter has been in the news for his 'political' stand over ongoing war between Palestine and Israel. Khawaja wrote 'All Lives Are Equal' on his cricket shoes and was looking to play the first Test wearing them. But the International Cricket Counci (ICC) stopped him from doing that. Khawaja is not wearing them in the match anymore but is willing to take approval and get them on in the next match.
Australian opening batter Usman Khawaja will hope to score big in the three-match Test seriess Pakistan starting December 14 at Perth. The left-handed batter has been in the news for his 'political' stand over ongoing war between Palestine and Israel. Khawaja wrote 'All Lives Are Equal' on his cricket shoes and was looking to play the first Test wearing them. But the International Cricket Counci (ICC) stopped him from doing that. Khawaja is not wearing them in the match anymore but is willing to take approval and get them on in the next match.
In this story, we introduce Khawaja's family to you, especially his wife Rachel.
Khawaja is married to Rachel
When did Usman and Rachel's romance start?
Marriage happened twice between Usman and Rachel
Rachel says there was no pressure from Usman Khawaja
Rachel was born in a Catholic family as Rachel McLellan. In an interview to thenews.com.pk, she clarified that converting to Islam was her choice and there was no pressure from Usman. "I felt no pressure from him, not any pressure from his family. I just knew it was so important to him," she said. (Image: Instagram)