The Latest Breaking News from Usman Khawaja

Smith lauds Khawaja as 'wonderful career' reaches end

Australia's stand-in captain Steve Smith has paid tribute to Usman Khawaja as the veteran left-hander prepares to bow out of the Test arena.

AAP · Jan 3

Stand-in skipper Smith makes call on Test future

Steve Smith will be part of Australia's side for the start of their lead up to the 2027 Ashes, with the veteran looking increasingly likely to play in England.

AAP · Jan 3

Reluctant trailblazer Khawaja confronts racial stereotypes before Sydney farewell

The first Muslim to play for Australia has been an inspiration for many in the way he has broken down barriers during his career

The Guardian - UK · Jan 2

Khawaja offered to retire a year before calling stumps

Usman Khawaja has shot down any suggestion he was selfish playing on until after his 39th birthday, revealing he first offered to retire in December 2024.

AAP · Jan 2

Why SCG will be a fitting farewell for true trailblazer

Usman Khawaja began his career as Australia's great hope and ends it as the people's champion. The 15 years between have been a rollercoaster.

AAP · Jan 2

Pakistan-born Australian Khawaja, set to retire from cricket, criticizes racial stereotypes

Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes test beginning Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Usman Khawaja’s farewell shows how cricket can be an expression of character

Touching on his relationship with God, his family and racism, the Australian articulates how he became a better cricketer as he became a better man

The Guardian - AU · Jan 2

Usman Khawaja details ‘racial stereotypes’ in Australian cricket ahead of final Test

The fifth Ashes Test in Khawaja’s hometown of Sydney will be the final act of a 15-year career in the Baggy Green

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Usman Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket

Australian 39-year-old veteran will bat in fifth Ashes Test in Sydney after an impressive career of 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs to date

The Guardian - AU · Jan 1

'Don't gaslight me': Khawaja slams double standards

Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career.

AAP · Jan 1