Usman Khawaja, Australia

Usman Khawaja is an Australian cricketer who plays for the team Australia. Usman Khawaja was born on Dec 18, 1986; and as of 2026, He is 40 years old. Usman Khawaja is a batter from Australia and bats left handed.

In his Test career to date, Usman Khawaja has played 88 matches to date in his Test career and has scored 6,229 runs, with an average of 42.96. Usman Khawaja has hit 664 fours and 28 sixes in his Test career.On Apr 2026, he played his recent Test match against England at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, scoring 17 runs off 49 balls.

In Usman Khawaja's ODI career, He has played 40 matches to date in his Odi career and has scored 1,554 runs, with an average of 42.00. Usman Khawaja has hit 150 fours and 13 sixes in his Odi career.One of his recent Odi matches took place in Jan 1970 at , where He contributed runs off balls.

Usman Khawaja has played 9 matches to date in his T20 career and has scored 241 runs, with an average of 26.78. Usman Khawaja has hit 31 fours and 5 sixes in his T20 career.In his most recent T20 match against at , which took place in Jan 1970, Usman Khawaja contributed runs off balls to his team's total.

Usman KhawajaAustralia

Born: Dec 18, 1986 (40 years)
Birth Place: Australia
Role: Batter
Batting Style: Left Handed
Bowling Style: Right-arm medium

Profile

Usman Khawaja's cricketing journey is a tale of talent, perseverance, and resilience. Born in Islamabad, Pakistan, his family emigrated to New South Wales, Australia, when he was four years old. A trailblazer, Khawaja became the first Australian of Pakistani origin and the first Muslim to play Test cricket for Australia, making his debut during the 2010–11 Ashes series. He showcased his versatility early on by earning a bachelor's degree in aviation from the University of New South Wales and becoming a qualified commercial and instrument-rated pilot even before obtaining his driving license. Known for his elegant left-handed batting, Khawaja made his mark in domestic cricket, debuting for New South Wales in 2008 and later captaining Queensland. His international career began with modest returns, but he proved his potential with a remarkable 174 against New Zealand in 2015. Over the years, Khawaja faced challenges, including being dropped from the team and dealing with injuries, but he continually fought back, showcasing his grit with match-saving innings like his century against Pakistan in Dubai in 2018. A mainstay in Australia's batting lineup, he emerged as a key figure during the 2021–2023 ICC World Test Championship, finishing as the tournament’s second-highest run scorer with 1,621 runs and helping Australia to victory. In 2022, after a long hiatus, he returned to Test cricket with twin centuries in the 4th Ashes Test at the SCG and later excelled in Australia’s tour of Pakistan, scoring 496 runs at an average of 165.33 and earning Player of the Series honors. The 2023 Ashes saw Khawaja silence critics of his record in English conditions, amassing 496 runs, the highest in the series, and playing pivotal roles in Australia retaining the Ashes. His composure stood out during controversies such as the confrontation with MCC members following Jonny Bairstow's runout, where he condemned their disrespectful behaviour while letting his bat do the talking. Recognized as ICC Test Cricketer of the Year in 2023, Khawaja’s achievements extend beyond his batting prowess, as he also won the Shane Warne Test Player of the Year and the Community Impact Award for his contributions both on and off the field. His journey from a young immigrant to a central figure in Australian cricket underscores his resilience, adaptability, and ability to break barriers, making him an inspirational figure in the sport.

Career Information

Last Test:	vs England at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), January 4, 2026
Last ODI:	vs South Africa at Old Trafford Cricket Ground, July 6, 2019
Last T20I:	vs Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium, September 9, 2016

Batting Career Summary

	MAT	NO	Runs	HS	AVG	SR	100s	50	4s	6s	CT
TEST	88	14	6229	232	42.96	48.83	16	28	664	28	68
ODI	40	2	1554	104	42.00	84.09	2	12	150	13	13
T20	9	0	241	58	26.78	132.42	0	1	31	5	5

Bowling Career Summary

	MAT	Wkts	AVG	ECON	Best	5w	10w
TEST	88	0	-	2.67	1/0	0	0

Usman Khawaja's LAST 10 INNINGS

Last 10 TEST Innings

Vs England	17 (49) , 6 (7)
Vs England	29 (52) , 0 (2)
Vs England	82 (126) , 40 (51)
Vs England	2 (6)
Vs West Indies	23 (92) , 14 (21)
Vs West Indies	16 (29) , 2 (11)
Vs West Indies	47 (128) , 15 (22)
Vs South Africa	0 (20) , 6 (23)
Vs Sri Lanka	36 (57) , 27 (44)
Vs Sri Lanka	232 (352)
Vs India	2 (10) , 41 (45)

Current Squad