Usman Khawaja

Weather may delay Mitchell Marsh's return to Australian side

Marsh returned to training on Monday, with vice-captain Alex Carey indicating that the selectors would see how he fared while bowling in the nets before determining whether he would be available for the Adelaide ODI.

Jan 14, 2019, 17:33 PM IST

PCB decline reports of Australia refusing to tour Pakistan, term negotiations 'open'

This statement comes on the back of recent reports stating that the proposal has been rejected by the Australian cricket board.

Jan 14, 2019, 09:26 AM IST

Australia refuse to tour Pakistan for proposed ODI matches, cite safety concerns

Though the proposal has been rejected by the Australian cricket board, it has assured the PCB that they would be open to the idea in the future.

Jan 14, 2019, 07:39 AM IST

Ambati Rayadu reported for suspect bowling action after Sydney clash against Australia

The part-time off spinner will be permitted to bowl in international cricket until the results of tests, which he is required to undergo within 14 days are declared.

Jan 13, 2019, 14:34 PM IST

Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton goes in vain as India lose 1st ODI against Australia by 34 runs

Sharma conjured up a magnificent 133 off 129 balls for his 22nd ODI hundred but eventually it only helped in reducing the defeat-margin as India ended up at 254 for nine while chasing a 289-run target.

Jan 12, 2019, 16:11 PM IST

Photo Gallery: 5 players who failed to meet expectations in India-Australia Test Series

India broke it's 71-year drought by winning a Test series for the first time in Australia.

Jan 10, 2019, 10:46 AM IST

India vs Australia, 4th Test Day 3 : Hosts reach 236/6 before rain calls off play

Australia reached 236/6 in their first innings before rain played the spoilsport and called off the third day's play of the series-deciding fourth and final Test at the SCG on Saturday. 

Jan 05, 2019, 05:27 AM IST

Ravindra Jadeja's presence at the other end helped me bat differently: Rishabh Pant

Pant, who became the first Indian keeper on Australian soil to hit a hundred, added 204 runs with Jadeja (81 no) for the seventh wicket to almost bat the home team out of the contest.

Jan 04, 2019, 16:01 PM IST

Usman Khawaja, Peter Siddle recalled in Australia squad for India ODIs

ODI skipper Aaron Finch, his deputy Alex Carey, opener Marcus Stoinis and veteran Shaun Marsh and Glenn Maxwell have retained their places in the squad.  

Jan 04, 2019, 07:56 AM IST

Perth Test: Usman Khawaja anchors Australia to 132-4 after Virat Kohli's 25th ton

Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 41 runs as Australia reached 132 for four at stumps on day three. Tim Paine (8 not out) was keeping company at the other end.

Dec 16, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

We are still ahead in the game: Australian batsman Usman Khawaja

Khawaja said the Perth pitch still has enough for the Australian bowlers to exploit and it is a matter of a couple wickets on day three.

Dec 15, 2018, 21:20 PM IST

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja positive despite lean run in Test series against India

Khawaja has registered scores of 28, 8 and 5 so far in the first two Tests with the hosts currently trailing 1-0 in the series, following a 31-run defeat in the first Test in Adelaide. 

Dec 15, 2018, 20:14 PM IST

Australia name unchanged XI for 2nd Test vs India in Perth

Paine also backed opener Aaron Finch who made a three-ball duck and 11 in the first Test in Adelaide, stating that he needed just one score to develop the belief that he can thrive at Test level. 

Dec 13, 2018, 14:01 PM IST

Despite Adelaide loss, Ricky Ponting wants unchanged Australian XI vs India

Terming any changes as nothing short of an overreaction by the team management, Ponting added that there was also a risk of uncertainty creeping into the minds of the players.  

Dec 10, 2018, 19:09 PM IST

Australian opener Usman Khawaja's brother arrested for framing Sri Lankan colleague in fake terror plot

New South Wales Police detained 39-year-old Arsalan Khawaja, the brother of Test cricketer Usman, over the alleged terror hit list.

Dec 04, 2018, 16:42 PM IST

Aussie cricketer Usman Khawaja's brother arrested over fake terror plot to kill politicians

Arsalan Khawaja is suspected to have planted a fake terror list in the notebook of a co-worker.

Dec 04, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

Usman Khawaja not affected as spot in XI remains unclear ahead of Test series against India

Khawaja credits a comparatively more mature mindset to cricket and life for his ability to remain calm despite the uncertainty involved. 

Dec 04, 2018, 00:01 AM IST

Usman Khawaja will outscore Virat Kohli in Test series: Ricky Ponting

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting has made a series of predictions about the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, including saying that opening batsman Usman Khawaja will outscore Indian skipper Virat Kohli. 

Nov 30, 2018, 09:23 AM IST

Usman Khawaja happy to bat 'wherever' needed during India Tests

Usman Khawaja is happy to bat "wherever" the Australian selectors want him to as he prepares to make a return following a knee surgery during the upcoming Test series against India. 

Nov 22, 2018, 13:20 PM IST

Pakistan vs Australia: Pak captain Sarfraz Ahmed faces questions over tactics, team composition

Left-arm quick Wahab Riaz also failed to effectively exploit any reverse swing, forcing Sarfraz to continuously change his tactics and fielding positions.

Oct 14, 2018, 15:44 PM IST