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"Fitting In...": Usman Khawaja On "Biggest Challenge" While Playing For Australia

Pakistan-born Australia Test opener Usman Khawaja feels the biggest challenge throughout his career has been fitting in the national team by being true to himself and also earning the respect of his teammates through his on-field performances. Born in Islamabad, Khawaja was the first Pakistan-born cricketer to play Test cricket for Australia when he made his debut in 2011. "The biggest challenge for me throughout my career playing for Australia has been fitting in. For me it is always about fitting in and feeling like I can be myself in the Australian cricket team and that has taken a little bit of time," Khawaja told the ICC.

"Virat Kohli Was Asked Questions...": Australia Great's Warning Ahead Of WTC Final

The World Test Championship final between India and Australia is just around the corner and both the teams are ready to face each other in the ultimate battle of the longest format. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be definitely relying on Virat Kohli for a big innings, as the star batter recently roared back to form after battling a lean patch. The 34-yrar-old Virat, who was struggling to get runs, smashed his much-awaited 28th Test century during the fourth Test for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia in March, this year.

On Ravindra Jadeja vs R Ashwin WTC Final Dilemma, Ricky Ponting Picks 'More Skilled' Bowler

Can both Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin be a part of India's playing XI for the World Test Championship final against Australia? The tricky question doesn't seem to have a finite answer, at least until the conditions at the Oval become absolutely clear. The opinions over Jadeja vs Ashwin have been divided, with certain experts preferring left-arm spinner while others going with the right-armer. Ricky Ponting, however, feels the Indian team management will pick both Jadeja and Ashwin the team, although the latter is clearly the 'more skilled and better Test bowler' for the Australian legend.

"In The Course Of 18 Months...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On His Learning As India Coach Ahead Of WTC Final

The incredibly high number of matches in recent years forced the Indian team to "use" a lot of players across formats, said head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday. On the eve of the World Test Championship final against Australia at the Oval, Dravid spoke about his experiences of coaching the Indian side and how his journey has been. "We have got some experienced players, we've got a lot of younger players coming through as well over the course of last 18 months. We had to use a lot of players because of three different formats and amount of cricket India plays," Dravid told Star Sports.

Australia Pacer Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out Of WTC Final Against India, Michael Neser Gets Call-Up

Australia suffered a big setback after senior fast bowler Josh Hazlewood was ruled out of the upcoming World Test Championship final against India, having failed to recover from a side strain picked up during his IPL stint in India. The WTC final is scheduled at the Oval from June 7-11. Australia included fast bowler Michael Neser in the squad with Hazlewood reportedly being given furthermore time to recover and prepare for the Ashes in England. Neser has been playing in the County Championship for Glamorgan this season and has been in fine rhythm, having taken 14 wickets in his last three games which includes 7/32 against Yorkshire. He has played two Tests for Australia and has got seven wickets.

IBA says has met reform criteria, accuses IOC of intransigence

PARIS: With boxing teetering on the brink of Olympic elimination, the International Boxing Association (IBA) told the International Olympic Committee it had met its reform criteria and any ban lacked legal basis.

"Nice, Bouncy Brett Lee Pitch?" Ashwin Almost Gets Oval 'Pitch Doctor' To Reveal Details In Hilarious Conversation

The World Test Championship final is here. The Rohit Sharma-led India take on Australia at The Oval, starting on Wednesday, for the ultimate prize in Test cricket. As the final draws near, one debate that has been raging on is whether India should use two spinners or one. while some have gone for two, other have preferred one spinner and four pacers. Ravichandran Ashwin stands in the middle of that debate. He bring in a wealth of experience with his off-spin and is a handy batter two. On Monday, Ashwin had a special chat with The Oval 'pitch doctor' Leez, who is responsible for the playing strip. Their conversation almost gave one an idea about how the pitch will behave.

Watch: Kid Delivers Great Strike With Unique Diving Shot. Internet In Awe

Cricket is a game where innovation has always had a big impact. It is one sport which has not been averse to changes. Be it format-wise or rule-wise, innovation has been at the centre. A funny example of it was visible during a local cricket match where a kid could be seen employing an unique technique to negate the pitch. The kid dived forward and hit a shot before the ball landed on the pitch. The video has been widely shared on social media.

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"Fitting In...": Usman Khawaja On "Biggest Challenge" While Playing For Australia

"Virat Kohli Was Asked Questions...": Australia Great's Warning Ahead Of WTC Final

On Ravindra Jadeja vs R Ashwin WTC Final Dilemma, Ricky Ponting Picks 'More Skilled' Bowler

"In The Course Of 18 Months...": Rahul Dravid Opens Up On His Learning As India Coach Ahead Of WTC Final

Australia Pacer Josh Hazlewood Ruled Out Of WTC Final Against India, Michael Neser Gets Call-Up

IBA says has met reform criteria, accuses IOC of intransigence

"Nice, Bouncy Brett Lee Pitch?" Ashwin Almost Gets Oval 'Pitch Doctor' To Reveal Details In Hilarious Conversation

Watch: Kid Delivers Great Strike With Unique Diving Shot. Internet In Awe