Usman Khawaja
Khawaja ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year
Khawaja edged out tough competition from teammate Travis Head, India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and England's Joe Root for the award following a successful year that culminated in Australia claiming their first ICC World Test Championship title.
ICC rejects Khawaja’s appeal: report
Usman Khawaja’s appeal against a sanction on him for wearing a black armband during the opening Test against Pakistan was rejected by the International Cricket Council, and therefore the reprimand imposed on the cricketer will stand, according to a report by The Sydney Morning Herald on Sunday.
My mum calls Warner Shaytan: Usman Khawaja
Warner, who hit a 57 in his final Test innings, received a rousing goodbye from the thousands of Australians present at the SCG
Khawaja sports shoes with daughters' names in Pakistan Test
Last week, Khawaja spoke about how the Israel-Hamas conflict had affected him. "When I'm looking at my Instagram and seeing innocent kids, videos of them dying, passing away, that's what hit me the hardest," he said.
Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support
The Pakistan-born Khawaja, who has been keen to show his support for the people of Gaza during the ongoing conflict in the enclave, was reprimanded for wearing a black armband in the first test against Pakistan in Perth earlier this month.
Holding blasts ICC for ‘hypocrisy’ over Khawaja saga
“I have been following the Khawaja fiasco and I cannot say I’m surprised by the ICC’s stance,” Holding told The Australian.
Cummins backs Khawaja on Gaza views
Khawaja has been denied permission by the International Cricket Council (ICC) to have a sticker showing a black dove holding an olive branch on his bat and shoes during the second Test against Pakistan.
Khawaja denied permission to have peace symbol on bat: reports
Khawaja spoke on Friday about how the Israel-Hamas conflict had affected him, saying he despaired at seeing how many children had been killed
Khawaja to contest ICC reprimand over 'personal' armband
The Pakistan-born opener was reprimanded by cricket's global governing body on Thursday for wearing the armband during the 360-run win over Pakistan in the series-opener in Perth.
Khawaja wears black armband in muted Gaza protest
The opening batsman had wanted to wear the shoes during the match at Perth with the hand-written messages "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" clearly visible.
Khawaja vows to fight Gaza message ban
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja vowed Wednesday to fight a ban on him wearing shoes during a match highlighting the plight of people in Gaza, saying it was a "humanitarian appeal" and not a political message.
Cricket Australia expects Khawaja to abide by rules in Gaza support
Batter Khawaja had the messages "Freedom is a human right" and "All lives are equal" written on his boots in the colours of the Palestinian flag in Tuesday's training for the first test against Pakistan.
'Paid his dues': Australia's Khawaja goes in to bat for embattled Warner
"Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind," Khawaja told reporters on Monday.
Khawaja fumes after Australia docked WTC points
"Don't even get the chance to bowl in the second innings at Manchester due to 2 days of rain and @ICC still issue fines and take 10 WTC points off us for slow over rates!" Khawaja posted on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter
Khawaja laments 'frustrating' ball change in Ashes finale
Australia batsman Usman Khawaja was left to rue a "frustrating" ball change which he believed played a key role in England's fightback to win the fifth Ashes Test at The Oval.
MCC members who abused Australians brought 'shame' on club
Marylebone Cricket Club members who verbally abused Australian players during the second Ashes Test at Lord's have brought "shame" on the institution, according to the chairman.
Stokes is always trying to move the game forward: Ponting
Former Australia skipper Ricky Ponting praised England captain Ben Stokes' proactive approach to captaincy in the first Test of the Ashes at Edgbaston in Birmingham.
'Heat of the moment': Robinson unapologetic over reaction to Khawaja exit
Robinson bowled Khawaja for 141 after the Australian opener extended his overnight century on the third day. He seemed to have some choice words for Khawaja as the batsman returned to the pavilion
‘These young ones keep me young’
Khawaja, who attended Saturday's post-play press conference with his daughter Aisha, said having his family around him helped ease the pressures surrounding what is set to be his last tour of England
