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Usman Khawaja

Batsman
🇦🇺 Australia

Experienced opener, known for his resilience

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Four Pakistani-origin cricketers likely to be picked for the United States team have been denied Indian visas, threatening their T20 World Cup 2026 participation starting February 7.

The Cricket Standard Desk 15 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Usman Khawaja calls out Australian media, ex-players over "discrimination" and unfair treatment

Usman Khawaja calls out Australian media, ex-players over "discrimination" and unfair treatment

Usman Khawaja has accused Australian media and former players of discriminatory treatment due to his race and Muslim background, saying he was attacked for five days straight during a back injury controversy.

The Cricket Standard Desk 04 Jan 2026 2 min read
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Pat Cummins returns as Australia drop Usman Khawaja for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide

Pat Cummins returns as Australia drop Usman Khawaja for 3rd Ashes Test in Adelaide

Pat Cummins returns for the third Ashes Test as Australia omit fit-again Usman Khawaja, opting to stick with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald as openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 16 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Usman Khawaja declares himself “100 per cent fit” and ready for Adelaide Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja declares himself “100 per cent fit” and ready for Adelaide Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja insists he is fully fit and ready for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide, staying calm over selection doubts after back spasms and strong returns from new openers.

The Cricket Standard Desk 14 Dec 2025 2 min read
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Why Usman Khawaja Couldn't Open: The ICC Rule Behind Perth Chaos

Why Usman Khawaja Couldn't Open: The ICC Rule Behind Perth Chaos

Usman Khawaja was barred from opening at Perth due to an ICC rule requiring players off the field for over eight minutes to serve equal penalty time. Jake Weatherald debuted in his place—and lasted two balls.

The Cricket Standard Desk 23 Nov 2025 4 min read
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