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New Zealand vs Australia: Usman Khawaja Removes Sticker From Bat, Last-Minute Act Reignites ICC Debate | Cricket News
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New Zealand vs Australia: Usman Khawaja Removes Sticker From Bat, Last-Minute Act Reignites ICC Debate | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja was forced to remove a dove logo from his bat on Day 3 of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The incident happened in the 19th over of Australia's second innings when Khawaja had signalled for a new bat, having cracked one in the middle. The 12th man, Matthew Renshaw, rushed over from the dugout with a few options. After testing out the bats, Khawaja decided to pick one. However, he had to remove the banned dove logo from it.Usman Khawaja was forced to remove a dove sticker from his bat on day three of the Wellington Test.#NZvAUS pic.twitter.com/qiveyDmNOd— Ops Sports (@SportsFunFan) March 2, 2024This comes after the ICC rejected Khawaja's request to display the dove and olive branch logo on his bat d...
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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Bloodied By Nasty Bouncer, Retires Hurt. Watch | Cricket News
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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Bloodied By Nasty Bouncer, Retires Hurt. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to retire hurt after a blow to his chin on Friday during the first Test match against the West Indies at the Adelaide Oval. The hosts managed to get a comfortable win over the Caribbeans on the third day of the first Test match, however, the left-handed batter was struck with a bouncer by Windies speedster Shamar Joseph on the third ball of the seventh over. Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded through from around the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old as he tried to move his head from the line of the ball but it struck ...
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“She Calls Him Shaitan”: Usman Khawaja After Retiring David Warner Hugs His Mother | Cricket News
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“She Calls Him Shaitan”: Usman Khawaja After Retiring David Warner Hugs His Mother | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia star opener David Warner bid adieu to Test cricket as he played his last match in the longest format on Saturday against Pakistan. Warner scored 57 off 75 balls and helped Australia clinch an eight-wicket win and claim the three-match series 3-0. Making his Test debut back in 2011, Warner played 112 matches and scored a whopping total of 8786 runs. Apart from his heroic knocks, Warner also formed a great opening pair with his fellow teammate Usman Khawaja. The duo provided a strong base to Australia's batting line-up for several years.As Warner played his last Test innings and received a warm farewell from the crowd, he was also seen giving a hug to Khawaja's mother.After the match, an emotional Khawaja recalled this lovely moment and revealed that Warner shares a great ...
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Watch: Retiring David Warner Gets Guard Of Honour From Pakistan Players. Usman Khawaja’s Gesture Cannot Be Missed | Cricket News
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Watch: Retiring David Warner Gets Guard Of Honour From Pakistan Players. Usman Khawaja’s Gesture Cannot Be Missed | Cricket News

[ad_1] Set to retire after the ongoing third Test against Pakistan, David Warner walked out to bat at the Sydney Cricket Ground, his home stadium, with a rousing reception from fans. Warner acknowledged the gesture of the fans as he waved his bat in air. The 37-year-old also received a special guard of honour from the Pakistan players, who congratulated the star batter. However, before making his way into the playing field, Warner received a warm embrace from his opening partner and childhood friend, Usman Khawaja.Warner and Khawaja came out to bat for just one over as the umpire soon declared stumps with Australia at 6/0.Respect!A guard of honour for the retiring David Warner #AUSvPAK pic.twitter.com/e1vCaN07Jb— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 3, 2024Earlier on Day 1, Pakistan fo...
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“Getting Paid A Truckload…”: Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket | Cricket News
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“Getting Paid A Truckload…”: Usman Khawaja On Picking T20 Leagues Over Test Cricket | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia batter Usman Khawaja has admitted that he would have stopped playing Test cricket by now, had he been asked to play for inferior wages by the board of any other cricketing nation. Ever since South Africa announced their squad for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, several former cricketers have raised concerns over the future of the 'purest format of the game'. For context, Proteas have named a second string squad for the two match Test series against the Kiwis. Uncapped batter Neil Brand is set to lead out the South African team, consisting of just three players from the ongoing Test series against India.Khawaja, on the feedback of colleagues from other teams, has admitted that some of the countries pay less to Test cricketers."In my personal opinion, unfortu...
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Australia PM Praises Usman Khawaja For Showing Courage Amid Stand-Off With ICC | Cricket News
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Australia PM Praises Usman Khawaja For Showing Courage Amid Stand-Off With ICC | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Usman Khawaja's courage amid his stand-off with the ICC after expressing solidarity with the victims of the conflict between Palestine and Israel. The ICC has barred the Australian opener from displaying messages of equality and freedom, specifically a dove logo and an olive branch on his shoes, during the Test series against Pakistan.The decision was based on the international regulation that prohibits players from showcasing personal messages on their uniforms But his act has won him an admirer in the country's premier who touched upon Khawaja's gesture during an address to the Australian and Pakistan teams ahead of the Sydney Test."I'd like to congratulate (Khawaja) for the courage he has shown standing up for human values...
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“It’s A Tough One”: David Warner Picks His Replacement As Australia Opener | Cricket News
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“It’s A Tough One”: David Warner Picks His Replacement As Australia Opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] Melbourne:Veteran Australian opener David Warner has picked Marcus Harris as his replacement at the top of the order after he quits the longest format of the sport. Warner had already said that the ongoing three-Test series against Pakistan will be his last in the format. While there have been talks about his ideal replacement in red-ball cricket, Warner vouched for the 31-year-old Harris, who he feels has been around for a long time and that the selectors need to show faith in him. "It's a tough one. It's obviously up to the selectors. But from my position, I feel like the person who's worked their backside off and has been there for a while in the background," Warner was quoted as saying by ESPNCricinfo on Tuesday."I think Harry's been that person. He's toured, he's going to hav...
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AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1 | Cricket News
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AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: Marnus Labuschagne Immovable As Australia Frustrate Pakistan On Day 1 | Cricket News

[ad_1] A stubborn Marnus Labuschagne weathered a storm to help steer Australia to 187-3 on a rain-disrupted opening day of the second Test in Melbourne Tuesday against a probing and resilient Pakistan attack. At stumps, he was unbeaten on a glacial 44 off 120 balls and Travis Head was not out on nine after nearly three hours' play were lost to rain. Pakistan's bowlers found plenty of movement in the overcast conditions and were rewarded with the wickets of David Warner (38), Usman Khawaja (42) and Steve Smith (26).But a patient Labuschagne was immovable as the hosts look to seal the three-Test series after thumping the visitors by 360 runs in Perth."It was a good day as a bowling unit, a bit unlucky that we haven't got more wickets," said Pakistan paceman Hasan Ali, who removed Khawaja."...
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