Usman Khawaja (Cricketer) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Usman Khawaja (Cricketer) Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More
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Age: 38 Years
Marriage Date: 6 April 2018
Wife: Rachel McLellan
Bio | |
Full Name | Usman Tariq Khawaja |
Nickname | Uzzie |
Profession | Australian Cricketer (Batsman) |
Physical Stats & More | |
Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 173 cm in meters- 1.73 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 8” |
Eye Colour | Black |
Hair Colour | Black |
Cricket | |
International Debut | Test- 3 January 2011 vs England in Sydney ODI- 11 January 2012 vs Sri Lanka in Melbourne T20- 31 January 2016 vs India in Sydney |
Jersey Number | #1 (Australia) #1 (IPL, County Cricket) |
Domestic/State Team | Australia, Australia A, Australia Under-19s, Australian Institute of Sports, Derbyshire, Lancashire, New South Wales, Queensland, Sydney Thunder, Valley District Cricket Club, Rising Pune Supergiants |
Nature on field | Calm |
Likes to play against | India and South Africa |
Favourite Shot | Straight Drive |
Records (main ones) | • First New South Wales batsman to score consecutive double centuries for NSW Second XI. • Scored 85 runs in his First-Class debut for New South Wales in 2008. • He is the 7th non-Australian cricketer to play for the Australian team. • 2nd highest run-scorer in the BBL05 (Big Bash League) with 345 runs. |
Award | 24 January 2024: ICC Men's Test Cricketer of the Year 2023 ![]() |
Career Turning Point | Century against the strong New South Wales team in a Sheffield Shield match in 2003 after which even Steve Waugh praised him. |
Personal Life | |
Date of Birth | 18 December 1986 (Thursday) |
Age (as of 2024) | 38 Years |
Birthplace | Islamabad, Pakistan |
Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
Nationality | Pakistani and Australian |
Hometown | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
College | University of New South Wales, Sydney |
Educational Qualifications | Bachelor in Aviation |
Family | Father- Tariq Khawaja Mother- Fozia Tariq ![]() Brother- Nauman Khawaja and Arsalan Khawaja Sister- N/A |
Religion | Islam |
Hobbies | Listening music, playing guitar and golf |
Controversies | During the 2012-13 Border-Gavaskar trophy, Australia cricket board suspended him along with James Pattinson, Shane Watson and Mitchell Johnson because of their breach of discipline (not submitting a presentation on how to improve team's performance to the coach). |
Favourite Things | |
Favourite Cricketer | Batsman: Adam Gilchrist and Brian Lara Bowler: Brett Lee, Wasim Akram, James Anderson, Mitchell Starc and Waqar Younis |
Favourite Actress | Emma Watson |
Girls, Family & More | |
Marital Status | Married |
Marriage Date | 6 April 2018 |
Wife | Rachel McLellan ![]() |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Usman Khawaja
Does Usman Khawaja smoke?: No
Does Usman Khawaja drink alcohol?: No
Khawaja is the first Muslim cricketer to play for the Australian cricket team.
He won the Player of the Australian Under 19 championship award in 2005.
Before playing cricket for Australia, he was a commercial pilot.
Usman Khawaja is a licensed commercial pilot
He played his debut Test match in Ashes series as a replacement for injured Ricky Ponting .
He had a chance to play in IPL in 2011, but he gave priority to his country, but instead, he went to England to play County cricket for Derbyshire to improve his game.
Though no one bought him in IPL 9 auction, during the tournament, he replaced Kevin Pietersen for Rising Pune Supergiants due to his foot injury.
He loves playing golf and is the ambassador of the Brisbane Golf Club.
He shares his birthday with Brad Pitt.
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