'No better time': Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return. AAP · Sep 16
Labor lashes Coalition immigration plan as Usman Khawaja calls policy ‘appalling’ Burke says Taylor chasing votes lost to One Nation while cricket great urges opposition to admit policy would discriminate against Muslims The Guardian - AU · Apr 15
Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania. AAP · Mar 15
Gannon strikes late as Bulls slump against WA Queensland stars Marnus Labuschagne and Usman Khawaja were among the big-name batters to fall late on day one as WA paceman Cameron Gannon found his groove. AAP · Mar 5
Crucial Carey wicket gives Queensland day-one honours After South Australia won the toss and had Queensland in deep trouble, the Bulls fought back to claim the honours on day one of their Sheffield Shield match. AAP · Feb 16
More MCG carnage as Neser rips through Victoria Queensland took the honours on an action-packed opening day of their Sheffield Shield clash with Victoria as 17 wickets fell at the MCG. AAP · Feb 5
Unsigned veteran to keep playing BBL with Heat priority Usman Khawaja has no intention of retiring from T20 cricket, and while he is unsigned for next BBL season, the Brisbane Heat are still right in the frame. AAP · Jan 28
Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says. AAP · Jan 14
Khawaja shines, Warner hurt as Heat thump Thunder Usman Khawaja's international career may be over, but he showed he is far from a spent force, stroking a fine 78 to help the Brisbane Heat to a BBL victory. AAP · Jan 10
Green or Webster, Head the opener: Australia’s searching questions to rise from the Ashes Australia take away 4-1 series victory and bragging rights but also a number of issues that need to be addressed over a busy 18-month period ahead The Guardian - AU · Jan 9
Starc warning: age no barrier for Aussies at next Ashes When Australia left England after the 2023 Ashes, it looked likely most of the squad could retire before 2027. Now, the vast majority look set to return. AAP · Jan 8
The mediocre Ashes: England arrived as a rabble and Australia weren’t much better Australia were there for the taking but Brendon McCullum’s tourists were so poor and ill-prepared they never got close The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
Who fired and who flopped? Aussie Ashes player ratings A look at how Australia's players fared in their 4-1 Ashes series triumph over England. AAP · Jan 8
Australia hold on to win fifth Ashes Test and leave England rueing missed chances Alex Carey hits winning runs at SCG to defeat tourists by five wickets as hosts wrap up Ashes series 4-1 The Guardian - UK · Jan 8
The Independent UK · Jan 8 Australia wrap up dominant Ashes series with five-wicket victory Josh Tongue claimed three for 42 as the hosts chased down 160 to clinch a 4-1 series success in Sydney
AAP · Jan 8 Grateful Khawaja waves and kisses Test cricket goodbye Not even missing out twice with the bat could dampen the emotion from retiring Usman Khawaja or his tearful family watching on in the stands.
AAP · Jan 7 Bucket list item still looms after Ashes domination Australia have produced one of the most impressive series wins of the Andrew McDonald era in the home Ashes, but the lure of 2027 still looms large.
The Independent UK · Jan 6 Jacob Bethell insists England remain driven in Ashes battle after punishing day Australia had piled on a towering total of 518 for seven – 134 ahead – by the end of day three.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6 Smith and Head hit centuries to help Australia grind England into the dust Australian charity was in short supply in the middle with the hosts 518 for seven at stumps, 134 ahead, after the captain scored 129 not out
AAP · Jan 6 Retiring Khawaja fails to fire in possible swansong Subdued in batting and temperament, Usman Khawaja has come and gone from the Test crease for potentially the last time.
AAP · Jan 5 Clarke's middle-order plea to selectors for transition Michael Clarke believes Australia's batting is in a good place ahead of a period of transition, provided selectors do one key thing right.
AAP · Jan 4 Ashes applause for Bondi Beach heroes The sold-out crowd at the fifth Ashes Test has paid tribute to the first responders and victims of the Bondi terror attack.
The Independent UK · Jan 3 Steve Smith says he has no intention to follow Usman Khawaja into retirement Khawaja will bow out from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England
AAP · Jan 3 Gillespie says Khawaja golf scrutiny wasn't racial Former Test quick Jason Gillespie says former players were right to hold Usman Khawaja to account over his pre-Ashes golf, and it was not racial stereotyping.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 3 Australia have been blessed by England’s disarray but can put own stamp on Ashes triumph Victory in the fifth Test would help hosts send off Usman Khawaja in style in Sydney and ensure England cannot recast series as one that got away