Usman Khawaja
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Usman Khawaja cleared to play second Test vs West Indies in Brisbane
Cricket | Jan 22, 2024, 01:07 PM ISTUsman Khawaja was hit on the head at the fag end of the Adelaide Test by Shamar Joseph. With only one run needed for victory, the left-handed opener had to retire hurt and was doubtful for the second Test. But the man has cleared all the protocols and will now play the day-night Test.
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WATCH | Usman Khawaja survives severe jaw injury following bouncer blow in Adelaide Test
Cricket | Jan 19, 2024, 10:59 AM ISTUsman Khawaja was struck on the helmet by a short delivery from debutant Shamar Joseph when the Australian team needed just one run to seal the first game of the series.
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Usman Khawaja's persistent effort to stand up for humanitarian cause comes to life in BBL
Cricket | Jan 10, 2024, 07:43 PM ISTThe veteran Australian batter continues his efforts to support humanitarian causes as he displayed dove and olive symbols during Brisbane Heat's Big Bash League game against Perth Scorchers at Brisbane Cricket Ground on Wednesday.
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Australia Prime Minister lauds 'courageous' Usman Khawaja for standing up for human values
Cricket | Jan 02, 2024, 09:26 AM ISTUsman Khawaja was the leading run-getter in Test cricket in 2023. He aggregated 1210 runs in 13 Tests at an average of 52.60 with the help of three centuries and six half-centuries.
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I want to ask...: Shamsi questions ICC's 'double standards' over Usman Khawaja's shoes episode
Cricket | Dec 26, 2023, 07:00 AM ISTVeteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja has found himself at loggerheads with the ICC over use of his expression through shoes, armband or a sticker and the cricket council hasn't allowed either of them. After skipper Pat Cummins, Khawaja has found support from other former and current cricketers.
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Pat Cummins reacts to ICC's decision on Usman Khawaja's request to use dove logo in Boxing Day Test
Cricket | Dec 25, 2023, 12:50 PM ISTUsman Khawaja was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) after he wore a black armband during the first Test of the Australian summer against Pakistan in Perth.
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ICC disapproves Usman Khawaja's most recent attempt to spread human rights awareness
Cricket | Dec 24, 2023, 07:20 PM IST"Personal messages of this nature are not allowed as per Clause F of the Clothing and Equipment Regulations, which can be found on the ICC Playing Conditions page. The ICC is supportive of players using their platforms outside of the playing arena to promote human rights," an ICC spokesperson said.
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It was for bereavement: Usman Khawaja to challenge ICC's charge on wearing black armband
Cricket | Dec 22, 2023, 07:47 PM ISTAustralian opener Usman Khawaja is set to challenge the ICC's verdict on him wearing a black armband during the first Test against Pakistan in Perth. Khawaja said that he wore the black armband for a bereavement and didn't have any personal hidden agendas as such.
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Usman Khawaja reprimanded for wearing black armband in Perth Test against Pakistan
Cricket | Dec 21, 2023, 07:38 PM ISTAustralian opener Usman Khawaja has been pulled up by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for sporting black armband during the first Test against Pakistan in Perth. Khawaja was barred from wearing shoes that had the message "all lives are equal" and hence wore a black armband.
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Australia vs Pakistan: Usman Khawaja wears black armband for humanitarian cause in Perth Test
Cricket | Dec 14, 2023, 12:50 PM ISTKhawaja took to the social media platform 'X' to express that he believes in the thought process that "all lives are equal" regardless of the caste, creed, race or religion of an individual or group of individuals.
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AUS vs PAK: Why Usman Khawaja won't wear shoes with messages on it during first Test of series?
Cricket | Dec 13, 2023, 01:09 PM ISTUsman Khawaja sported shoes with the messages "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" during his team's practice session on Tuesday ahead of the first Test against Pakistan. However, Pat Cummins has confirmed that the opener won't be wearing shoes with those messages in the first Test.
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'No one is...: Usman Khawaja supports 'hero' David Warner, calls Johnson's criticism harsh
Cricket | Dec 04, 2023, 04:19 PM ISTMitchell Johnson had criticised David Warner harshly saying that he didn't deserve the farewell series given the fact that he was at the centrestage of the biggest scandal in Australia cricket history. Khawaja has come out in support of his opening partner in Tests.
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Ashes: Usman Khawaja slams ICC after docking Australia's 10 points for slow over-rate in Manchester
Cricket | Aug 02, 2023, 06:24 PM ISTICC has slapped England and Australia with heavy fines in terms of WTC points for slow over-rate offence during the Ashes. Usman Khawaja has come down hard at the ICC over the same. Know what he said...
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IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja smashes 1st Test ton against India says it's very special
Cricket | Mar 09, 2023, 06:16 PM ISTKhawaja emphasized how it was a mental battle to stay at the crease.
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IND vs AUS: Usman Khawaja acknowledges Ravichandran Ashwin's threat; says he is a gun
Cricket | Feb 06, 2023, 01:09 PM ISTAshwin is a gun. He is very skilful, he is got a lot of tricky little variations, he uses the crease quite well too: Khawaja on Ravi Ashwin's threat.
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IND vs AUS: Boost for Aussies as Khawaja granted visa to travel to India for Border-Gavaskar Trophy
Cricket | Feb 01, 2023, 10:06 PM ISTIND vs AUS 2023: Australia will tour India for a four-match Border-Gavaskar Trophy in February, and March 2023. Pat Cummins will lead the Australian side.
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Ian Healy takes sly dig at India, slams host nations for denying quality preparation
Cricket | Jan 31, 2023, 03:48 PM ISTBorder-Gavaskar Trophy: Ian Healy supports Usman Khawaja's comments as he takes a potshot at India. The former Aussie legend slams host nations for denying quality preparation.
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Usman Khawaja calls for ODI cricket to be reduced to 40 overs
Cricket | Oct 11, 2022, 03:59 PM ISTThe calls to make some changes to the format have been on the rise. While there is a section of players and fans that support it, there definitely are a lot of spectators that want this format to be untouched.
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Usman Khawaja voices his opinion on irrelevance of ODI cricket; says it's dying slow death
Cricket | Jul 23, 2022, 02:29 AM ISTI think personally one-day cricket is dying a slow death: Khawaja
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Finch, Cummins need to give answers to get rid of speculation around Langer: Usman Khawaja
Cricket | Feb 08, 2022, 06:59 PM ISTCricket Australia on Saturday accepted men's team head coach Justin Langer's resignation.