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“Not Enough”: Usman Khawaja Makes Big Statement In Support Of David Warner | Cricket News
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“Not Enough”: Usman Khawaja Makes Big Statement In Support Of David Warner | Cricket News

[ad_1] New Delhi:Australian opener Usman Khawaja believes that a mere three innings isn't a great sample size to question a beleaguered David Warner, who became a bit “weary” after being knocked on the head by a Mohammed Siraj bouncer on day one of the second Test. Warner has scores of 1, 10 and 15 in the series so far with Mohammed Shami getting him twice with fuller length deliveries angling in. Inevitably, the question of Warner's technique has cropped up but Khawaja, fresh from his well-made 81, came to his opening partner's defence.“I have to kind of disagree with what you're saying. He hit two fours of Ashwin in the last game before he got out lbw so he was showing some aggression,” Khawaja said, when asked if Warner, whose stay looked painstaking during the 44 deliveries faced, ne...
India vs Australia: Usman Khawaja In Utter Disbelief As KL Rahul Bags One-Handed Stunner. Watch | Cricket News
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India vs Australia: Usman Khawaja In Utter Disbelief As KL Rahul Bags One-Handed Stunner. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] KL Rahul pulled off a stunning catch to dismiss Usman Khawaja on Day 1 of the second Test encounter between India and Australia in New Delhi on Friday. Khawaja looked completely at ease after finishing his half century and it took a special effort on the field to finally end his stay. The Australia opener went for an adventurous reverse sweep, but KL Rahul pulled off a full-stretched dive to complete the one-handed catch. Khawaja was at the crease for 125 deliveries and the wicket proved crucial for India as it allowed both Ashwin and Jadeja to target the tailenders on a pitch that assisted the spinners a bit.WHAT A CATCH, KL RAHUL pic.twitter.com/OVsz5USDxw— - (@Sobuujj) February 17, 2023Earlier. Khawaja made a compact fifty but Ravichandran Ashwin's twin strike gave India the up...
Virat Kohli Takes A Sharp Catch As Ravichandran Ashwin Gets The Better Of Usman Khawaja. Watch | Cricket News
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Virat Kohli Takes A Sharp Catch As Ravichandran Ashwin Gets The Better Of Usman Khawaja. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ashwin sparked an Australian batting collapse to claim his 31st Test five-wicket haul.© TwitterIndia are in a commanding position agaisnt Australia on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. After bowling out the visitors for 177 on Day 1, India posted a total of 400 and took a 223-run lead in the first innings. Australia's struggles continued as Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja combined to topple the visitor's top-order. Ashwin, who took three wickets in the first innings, landed the first blow, dismissing Usman Khawaja.Khawaja tried to drive Ashwin's pitched-up delivery, but ended up getting an inside edge, which flew straight to Virat Kohli in the slip cordon. Kohli made no mistake and took a sharp catch.Edged & taken! @...
Usman Khawaja Revisits ‘Homeworkgate’, Says Coach Mickey Arthur Had Got Priorities Wrong | Cricket News
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Usman Khawaja Revisits ‘Homeworkgate’, Says Coach Mickey Arthur Had Got Priorities Wrong | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australian batter and one of the casualties of the infamous 'homeworkgate' saga during the 2013 series in India, Usman Khawaja, has castigated the team management on that tour, saying "their priorities were a bit wrong", and the side was more worried about ticking boxes than actually doing well in the series. Following two heavy defeats to India at Chennai and Hyderabad, Khawaja was looking forward to his debut in the third Test at Mohali when he was summoned for a meeting with then-captain Michael Clarke, coach Mickey Arthur and team manager Gavin Dovey.The Pakistan-born cricketer, then 26, along with three others -- James Pattinson, Mitchell Johnson and Shane Watson -- was suspended for one match for not submitting a 'homework' assigned by the coach.The players were assigned to ...
India vs Australia, 1st Test: Three Key Player Battles To Watch Out For | Cricket News
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India vs Australia, 1st Test: Three Key Player Battles To Watch Out For | Cricket News

[ad_1] India host Australia in a hotly anticipated four-match Test series starting on Thursday in Nagpur. The hosts have won each of the last three Test series between the two sides, with two of them being Down Under. India won the series four-match series 2-1 when Australia last toured the sub-continent nation in 2017. Both teams eye a place in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, which will be played later this year at the Oval in London. Ahead of the series opener at the Vidarbha Cricket Associations Stadium, here are the three key player battles that could decide who comes out on top in a clash between the world's two top cricket teams.Virat Kohli vs Pat CumminsVirat Kohli has triumphed over his extended lean patch from last year and his match-up with fast bowler Pat Cummins, the...
“If You Bat A Long Time Against Him…”: Australia Star’s Blunt Take On R Ashwin | Cricket News
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“If You Bat A Long Time Against Him…”: Australia Star’s Blunt Take On R Ashwin | Cricket News

[ad_1] Having enjoyed fair degree of success in past couple of years, Australia opener Usman Khawaja termed facing the Ravichandran Ashwin-led Indian spin attack as the "hardest challenge" of the four match series beginning in Nagpur on February 9. The Pakistan-born batter, who arrived in India after his teammates due to a visa delay, will open the batting alongside David Warner. Khawaja has played limited overs cricket in India but will finally get his opportunity in the longest format after being part of the Test squad in 2013 and 2017. Recently named Australia's 'Test Cricketer of the Year', the southpaw is expected to play a big role in his team's quest to win its first series in India since 2004-05."There's definitely a different feel. There are no guarantees in this game, but at le...
Usman Khawaja Granted Visa To Travel To India; To Fly Out On Thursday | Cricket News
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Usman Khawaja Granted Visa To Travel To India; To Fly Out On Thursday | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia opener Usman Khawaja was granted the visa late on Wednesday to travel to India for the Test series after the Pakistan-born cricketer was forced to miss the morning flight due to delay in the issuance of travel documents. The passport and visa were handed over to a Cricket Australia (CA) representative late on Wednesday night in Melbourne, said a report in 'Sydney Morning Herald'. The Australian Test squad and support staff led by Pat Cummins had left for the team's training base in Bengaluru on two separate flights on Tuesday and Wednesday, but Khawaja couldn't board either as his passport and visa had not been delivered by the Indian high commission.Khawaja will now board the flight from Melbourne to Bengaluru on Thursday and could attend the team's training session on ...
Australia Star Usman Khawaja Misses Flight To India. Here’s Why | Cricket News
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Australia Star Usman Khawaja Misses Flight To India. Here’s Why | Cricket News

[ad_1] Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India due to a visa delay.© AFPAustralia opener Usman Khawaja was forced to miss his flight to India on Wednesday due to a visa delay. The Australia squad left for the high-profile four-Test series against India without Khawaja, who is now expected to depart on Thursday. "Me waiting for my Indian Visa like... #stranded #dontleaveme #standard #anytimenow," wrote Khawaja while posting a meme on social media.The Pakistan-born batter has played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and nine T20s for Australia. The 36-year-old also featured in the IPL back in 2016.He was named Australia's Test Player of the Year on Monday, an award named after the legendary Shane Warne.Australia will have a four-day training camp in the outskirts of Bengaluru before moving to...
“We Got Served Green Top”: Steve Smith Calls Practice Games In India ‘Irrelevant’ | Cricket News
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“We Got Served Green Top”: Steve Smith Calls Practice Games In India ‘Irrelevant’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Steve Smith© AFPIndia and Australia are all set to face each other in the upcoming four-Test Border-Gavaskar series, starting from February 9 in Nagpur. The visitors did not opt to play the tour games ahead of the series, citing the difference in the pitches. Earlier, batter Usman Khawaja backed Australia's decision, stating that it was a "good idea" not to play tour games, indicating they serve little purpose. Now, former skipper Steve Smith also came up with an explanation of skipping the warm-up games, calling it "sort of irrelevant."“The last time we went I'm pretty sure we got served up a green-top (to practice on) and it was sort of irrelevant. We're better off having our own nets and getting spinners in and bowling as much as they can. We'll wait and see when ...
“Curry Muncher”: Usman Khawaja Gives Shocking Details Of Racial Discrimination He Faced | Cricket News
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“Curry Muncher”: Usman Khawaja Gives Shocking Details Of Racial Discrimination He Faced | Cricket News

[ad_1] Batter Usman Khawaja, who made his Test debut in 2011, has cemented his position in the Australian team over the years. Born in Pakistan, Khawaja is the first Muslim player to represent Australia in international cricket. The left-handed batter recently grabbed a lot of attention after he missed out on his maiden double Test century during the series against South Africa. However, in a recent interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Khawaja opened up on the racial discrimination and name-calling he faced while growing up in Australia.“I found that really hard growing up, and I think that bit of resentment still sticks with a lot of young kids, particularly from ethnic backgrounds, that always get called names and racially vilified. ‘Curry muncher' is the one that sticks out to me...