Usman Khawaja

“I think everyone in that group will support his decision, even Usman,” Gilchrist said on Fox Cricket. Pat Cummins took 3-29 on day four to give Australia a ...

It’s such a joy to watch. Similarly to day one, third-umpire Richard Kettleborough believed that part of the ball hit the ground despite Smith’s fingers spread underneath it. [On Friday night Usman Khawaja quipped that it would be “harsh” if Pat Cummins declared with the opening batsman five runs shy of a historic double century](https://www.theroar.com.au/2023/01/06/harsh-if-he-bowled-khawaja-says-result-still-possible-as-wash-out-reignites-scg-debate-once-again/). When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address Elgar, just like Marnus Labuschagne three days earlier, was not moved on six. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account

Usman Khawaja SCG average: The Australian batter has performed exceedingly well at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja has become only the third cricketer in history to be left stranded on 190s with captain opting to declare the innings. However, with rain completely washing out the third day, one can’t blame Cummins for his decision to declare overnight. “Look, 195* is not too bad.

Usman Khawaja was left stranded on 195 as Australia declared on 475/4 in the first innings of the third Test against South Africa. | Cricket.

I love playing for Australia and you know if I‘m not playing this game to win this game, it’d be wrong for me to ask to go out there for two or three overs and just do what you feel is right. I honestly just went up to him and went: ‘Patty, whatever you need to do to win this Test match, just do it. I just went: ‘Mate, you make the decision, take the emotion out of it and do what you need to do.’ I made the initiative to make sure I got up to him first,” said Khawaja. “The plan was always to bat in the morning. Then they took the covers off and there were a few muddy patches. However, the declaration came at a cost as

Australia vs South Africa, 3rd Test: Usman Khawaja scored an unbeaten 195 in the match against the Proteas at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground.

In the ongoing Test series, Khawaja failed to deliver in Brisbane and Melbourne, but showed his class in Sydney. As far as the SCG Test is concerned, South Africa are trailing by 326 runs with four wickets left in their first innings. [By India Today Web Desk](/author/india-today-web-desk): Usman Khawaja’s wife Rachael was all praise for her husband, who was at his very best in the third Test against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Pat Cummins declared the first innings on their Day 2 score of 475/4 in the 3rd Test between Australia and South Africa as the whole Day 3 got washed out to ...

The views and facts appearing in the social media post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY, also LatestLY does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.) Usman Khawaja has enjoyed a great run of form in Test cricket in 2022. 195* - Usman Khawaja in 2023 (Captain: Pat Cummins)

Usman Khawaja had earlier said that it would be harsh if Pat Cummins decided to declare the innings before he reached his double-century.

"Sorry we couldn‘t get the double but brilliant innings @usman_khawajy," Cummins wrote in the caption of the post. I love playing for Australia and you know if I‘m not playing this game to win this game, it’d be wrong for me to ask to go out there for two or three overs and just do what you feel is right," he added. "The plan was always to bat in the morning. I honestly just went up to him and went: ‘Patty, whatever you need to do to win this Test match, just do it. However, Khawaja has now said that he himself asked Cummins to do whatever was best for the team after rain delayed the start of play on Day 4. The rain was the only thing that was going to halt it – and it rained at the worst time.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja was denied a shot at his maiden double hundred in Test cricket after Pat Cummins declared Australia's first innings at the ...

The tourists, however, managed to win the first Test by an innings and 52 runs. In the opening Test at Bridgetown, Caribbean skipper Gerry Alexander, who himself made 3 runs, declared the first innings at 563/8, with Frank Worrell staying unbeaten on 197. Notably, after rain affected the first two days before Day 3 was completely washed out with Australia 475/4, Khawaja was unbeaten at 195 — his highest Test score.

Pat Cummins' declaration at the SCG robbed Usman Khawaja of a maiden Test double century. Read more here.

Australia have confirmed Usman Khawaja would have had the chance to play for his double-century had rain not fallen on the fourth morning at the SCG.

At lunch on Saturday, Khawaja became only the third player in Test history unbeaten in the 190s at the time of a declaration. Losing an entire day’s play meant Australia would be racing against the clock to avoid a draw but after day three, Khawaja was confident he would have the chance to play for his milestone on Saturday. Khawaja was unbeaten on 195 - his highest Test score - at stumps on day two of the final Test but rain meant he did not have the chance to add to his tally at all the following day.

It took the Aussies nearly an hour, and the breakthrough has come from an unlikely souce.

I just went: 'Mate, you make the decision, take the emotion out of it and do what you need to do.' I made the initiative to make sure I got up to him first." "I honestly just went up to him and went: 'Patty, whatever you need to do to win this Test match, just do it. The first job is to take the final four first-innings wickets for less than 126 runs to enforce the follow-on. "The plan was always to bat in the morning. "I knew obviously Patty wanted to bowl at some stage … Cummins has now thrown the Kookaburra to Lyon.