India have scripted a memorable comeback in the first Test at the Optus Stadium in Perth thanks to their skipper Jasprit Bumrah. He has run riot with the new ball picking up three wickets including that of Steve Smith who bagged his first golden duck in 10 years.

Nathan McSweeney is highly likely to partner Usman Khawaja at the top of the Australian batting order in the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney plays his domestic cricket for South Australia.

Two forgettable outings against India A during the first Unofficial Test have reduced Sam Konstas' chances of partnering Usman Khawaja at the top of the order for Australia against India during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

"Regarding our bilateral matches, we have consulted extensively with stakeholders, including the Australian government, and chose to postpone our last couple of series with the Afghanistan Cricket Board on human-rights grounds," Cricket Australia's CEO said.

Australia have pulled out of bilateral series against Afghanistan multiple times citing 'violation of human rights' in the latter country as the reason. But they face Afghanistan in the ICC events and Khawaja reckons Cricket Australia's stance is hypocritical.

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell had a forgettable IPL season for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scoring just 52 runs in 10 matches. However, the senior Australian opener Usman Khawaja has backed him to return to his best in the T20 World Cup saying that IPL form won't be relevant.

Usman Khawaja scored 33 runs off 118 balls during his stay at the crease and smashed three fours and a maximum. Khawaja aggregated 61 runs for the opening wicket alongside his new partner Steven Smith.

West Indies are 35 runs ahead after an enthralling day of Test cricket as Australia made a sensational comeback after being reduced to 54/5. It was a day that belonged to the Windies and debutant Kevin Sinclair who scored a fifty and then got to show off his traditional 'cartwheel' celebration.

Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja was named the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year. Khawaja, who was the leading run-getter in Tests in 2023, leapfrogged the likes of R Ashwin, Travis Head and Joe Root to win the coveted award.

Usman 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.

Usman 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.

The 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.

Usman 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.

Veteran 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.

Usman 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.

"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.

Australian 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.

Australian 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.

Khawaja 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.

Usman 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.