Usman Khawaja
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Joe Root, Handscomb, open up on the sandpaper gate controversy after Khawaja's recent comments
Cricket | Nov 12, 2026, 12:45 PM ISTVeteran England batter Joe Root took centre stage and weighed in on Usman Khawaja's recent comments about the infamous 2018 sandpaper gate involving the Australian cricket team. Peter Handscomb also gave his take on the same.
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Usman Khawaja reveals another shocking detail, claims Australia 'cheated' across two Tests
Cricket | Nov 10, 2026, 02:46 PM ISTFormer Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja came forward and reflected on the Sandpaper Gate incident against South Africa back in 2018. He opened up on how the side had used the sandpaper across two Tests in the series.
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Starc breaks silence on sandpaper scandal, stands by 2021 statement amid Khawaja's revelations
Cricket | Nov 10, 2026, 02:34 PM ISTMitchell Starc has stood by his 2021 statement on Australia's 2018 ball-tampering scandal, denying prior knowledge of sandpaper use. Responding to Usman Khawaja's revelations, the pacer said Cape Town was his first awareness of the incident and ruled out changing his account.
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Cricket Australia rules out fresh investigation into 2018 ball-tampering scandal
Cricket | Nov 10, 2026, 10:50 AM ISTCricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg has ruled out reopening the 2018 ball-tampering investigation despite fresh claims by Usman Khawaja, backed by David Warner and Chadd Sayers. Greenberg cited conflicting accounts and said there was no reason to revisit the episode.
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David Warner backs Usman Khawaja's claims over sandpapergate saga, says 'it's 100% accurate'
Cricket | Nov 09, 2026, 03:37 PM ISTDavid Warner has backed Usman Khawaja's revelations about Australia's 2018 ball-tampering scandal, calling them 100% accurate. He also criticised Cricket Australia's investigation as rushed and botched, demanding accountability and transparency over the findings.
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Usman Khawaja reveals reason behind opening up on Sandpapergate saga after retirement
Cricket | Nov 08, 2026, 11:23 AM ISTUsman Khawaja has revealed that a promise to childhood friend David Warner motivated him to speak about Australia's 2018 Sandpapergate scandal. He also explained why he stayed silent earlier, citing Steven Smith's intervention and concerns over team unity.
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Khawaja makes shocking claim, says every Australia cricketer was involved in Sandpapergate saga
Cricket | Nov 07, 2026, 07:46 AM ISTUsman Khawaja has reignited the 2018 Sandpapergate controversy, claiming Australia's entire team knew about the ball-tampering plan. In his memoir, Sabr, he says responsibility was unfairly placed on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft.
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Glenn Maxwell omitted as Cricket Australia announces central contracts for 2026-27 season
Cricket | Apr 01, 2026, 10:15 AM ISTCricket Australia have announced the list of centrally contracted players for the 2026-27 season. They have left out five players from the previous list that includes Glenn Maxwell, Sam Konstas Usman Khawaja, Lance Morris, Matt Short and Jhye Richardson.
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Usman Khawaja hits out at racial stereotyping after announcing retirement
Cricket | Jan 02, 2026, 08:00 AM ISTAustralia cricketer Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from international cricket today, confirming that the Sydney Test would be his last. After the announcement, he also hit out at the racial stereotyping he faced during his career that spanned 15 years.
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Usman Khawaja to retire from international cricket after fifth Ashes Test in Sydney
Cricket | Jan 02, 2026, 07:24 AM ISTAustralia opener Usman Khawaja has confirmed that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney against England. Notably, he had made his Test debut at the same venue back in 2011 and will bow out of international cricket after playing 88 Tests.
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Usman Khawaja to address media ahead of fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, set to announce retirement?
Cricket | Jan 01, 2026, 02:55 PM ISTAustralia opener Usman Khawaja is set to address the media ahead of the fifth and final Ashes Test in Sydney. There are speculations that he might announce his retirement from international cricket after the SCG Test.
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Australia opt for all-pace attack in Boxing Day Test vs England, Usman Khawaja to retain spot
Cricket | Dec 25, 2025, 07:27 AM ISTAustralia will field an all-pace attack for the Boxing Day Test with Steve Smith returning as captain. Jhye Richardson, Michael Neser, and Brendan Doggett are in contention, while Usman Khawaja holds his spot with the returning Smith replacing Josh Inglis.
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Usman Khawaja ruled out of pink-ball Ashes Test in Gabba, Travis Head likely to open again
Cricket | Dec 02, 2025, 06:16 PM ISTUsman Khawaja will miss the pink-ball Ashes Test at the Gabba due to a back spasm, with Travis Head expected to open again. Josh Inglis or Beau Webster may enter the playing XI, while Cricket Australia says Khawaja will stay with the squad for rehabilitation.
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Marnus Labuschagne backs Usman Khawaja amid poor form and talks of losing opening slot
Cricket | Dec 01, 2025, 05:24 PM ISTMarnus Labuschagne backed Usman Khawaja amid scrutiny over the opener’s form and fitness, saying the veteran needs no guidance. With Travis Head impressing and Khawaja’s future debated, Labuschagne stressed that team priorities outweigh individual career decisions.
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Ashes: Usman Khawaja faces race against time to be fit for home Test at Gabba
Cricket | Dec 01, 2025, 02:35 PM ISTUsman Khawaja didn’t bat in the second innings in the Ashes opener in Perth with a back spasm, due to which he struggled throughout the Test. If Khawaja is doubtful for the second game in Brisbane, Travis Head, who replaced him at the top, might be required to do the job again for Australia.
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Players with most centuries in Test cricket since 2021
Sports | Jul 26, 2025, 02:02 PM ISTWith star England batter Joe Root putting in an exceptional performance against India in the fourth Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2025, let us have a look at the top five players with the most centuries in Test cricket since 2021.
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Ricky Ponting names his Australian top 3 for Ashes after below-par performances in the West Indies
Cricket | Jul 17, 2025, 01:06 PM ISTAustralia won the three-match Test series against the West Indies, but not in the most comprehensive manner, with their top order struggling. Former Australia coach Ricky Ponting gave his view on what the top three for the 2023 Test champions could look like for the Ashes.
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Australia coach Andrew McDonald backs Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne after WTC final defeat
Cricket | Jun 15, 2025, 04:34 PM ISTMarnus Labuschagne's form dipped in the World Test Championship 2023-25 as made runs at an average of 27.82 despite being Australia's designated No.3. Labuschagne and opener Usman Khawaja have been backed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald after the WTC final defeat.
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Usman Khawaja equals 137-year-old unwanted record with duck in WTC final vs South Africa
Cricket | Jun 11, 2025, 06:03 PM ISTUsman Khawaja equalled a 137-year-old unwanted record with a duck against South Africa in the World Test Championship final at the iconic Lord's. He joined Sammy Jones with a 20-ball duck and stands third on the list.
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Sam Konstas reacts after being dropped from Tests against Sri Lanka
Cricket | Feb 08, 2025, 08:54 AM ISTDespite proving his worth in the Test series against India, Sam Konstas failed to retain his spot in the playing XI against Sri Lanka. Australia preferred Travis Head to partner with Usman Khawaja as the flamboyant batter has terrific numbers in the sub-continent.