New Delhi . Australia’s legendary cricketer Usman Khawaja played in the first Test match of the Ashes series, but he got injured in the beginning of that match. He batted very little in the first test. However, he was dropped from the next Test as he was not fully fit. Meanwhile, when Australia won both the tests, it was said that Usman Khawaja’s career was over. Although he remained in the Ashes squad, no one expected that he would get a chance in the Australian team which was leading 2-0, because Travis Head had taken the responsibility as opener. However, an injury to another player proved to be a boon for Usman Khawaja and his career got another lease of life for the last time.
Actually, Steve Smith, who captained the first two Test matches, was not available for the third Test match. During training, a ball hit Steve Smith on his head. He suffered from vertigo. In such a situation, he was kept out of the playing eleven. This injury became a boon for Usman Khawaja and captain Pat Cummins gave him a place in the team for the third Test match in Adelaide. About 3 years ago also, Usman Khawaja returned to Test cricket in a similar manner. Usman Khawaja, who played his last Test in 2019, returned again in 2022 when Travis Head’s injury proved to be a boon for him.
Usman Khawaja has been a continuous part of Australia’s Test team since 2022. However, his form is not good at present. Apart from this, fitness problems have also been with him. Age is also a reason why his career is now at its last stage. Usman Khawaja, who is going to turn 39 on December 18, is unlikely to be seen in the Australian team after the Ashes series. In Australia, players take retirement even before this. Now it remains to be seen how much Usman Khawaja can take advantage of this gift of life, because Adelaide suits him, where his average is strong.
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