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Pakistan vs Australia: Playing In Country Of Birth "Special" For Australia's Usman Khawaja

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja admitted Monday that playing in Pakistan will be "special" as he returned to the country of his birth for the first time as an international cricketer. Khawaja, 36, was born to Pakistani parents in Islamabad before moving to Australia four years later and became the first Muslim cricketer to don the baggy green cap. Known for his dashing left-handed batting, Khawaja recently enjoyed a remarkable comeback after a three-year gap, smashing a century in each innings of the Ashes Test against England at Sydney last month.

ICC plans to streamline men's women's calendar to avoid clashes

The International Cricket Council (ICC) plans to work in the future on the men's and women's calendars to avoid fixture clashes that can undermine events like the women's World Cup, chief executive Geoff Allardice said on Monday.

Women's Cricket World Cup: All you need to know

England Women are aiming to successfully defend the 50-over Cricket World Cup - and you can watch each of their games live on Sky Sports.

Muslim cricketer Mohammed Shami slams India’s cricket trolls as ’nobodies’

New Delhi, India - India's most prominent Muslim cricketer Mohammed Shami has slammed trolls as neither real fans nor real Indians in his first comments since being subjected to vitriolic online abuse following the defeat to Pakistan at the T20 World Cup.

ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Cleared To Continue After Blow On Head, Relief For India

In a relief for India, opener Smriti Mandhana has been cleared to continue playing at the ICC Women's World Cup after taking a blow to the head during the team's first warm-up fixture against South Africa. Mandhana was forced to retire hurt after being hit on the head by a Shabnim Ismail bouncer during her team's first warm-up game which India won by two runs. According to an ICC report, the 25-year-old Mandhana was assessed by the team doctor following the incident and was originally declared fit to continue, only to retire hurt an over and a half later after another consultation.

Injured Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf to miss Pakistan's opening Test against Australia

Hasan Ali and all-rounder Faheem Ashraf have been ruled out of Pakistan's opening Test against Australia after sustaining injuries during the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Hasan suffered an abductor strain, while his Islamabad United teammate has a hamstring strain.

Playing in country of birth 'special' for Usman Khawaja

Australia opening batsman Usman Khawaja admitted on Monday that playing in Pakistan will be "special" as he returned to the country of his birth for the first time as an international cricketer. Khawaja, 36, was born to Pakistani parents in Islamabad before moving to Australia four years later and became the first Muslim cricketer to don the baggy green cap. Known for his dashing left-handed batting, Khawaja recently enjoyed a remarkable comeback after a three-year gap, smashing a century in each innings of the Ashes Test against England at Sydney last month.

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - Australia batsman Usman Khawaja says there will be no room for sentiment when the first ball is bowled in the opening test against Pakistan this week, though he acknowledges it will be "very special" to play in the country of his birth.

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Pakistan vs Australia: Playing In Country Of Birth "Special" For Australia's Usman Khawaja

ICC plans to streamline men's women's calendar to avoid clashes

Women's Cricket World Cup: All you need to know

Muslim cricketer Mohammed Shami slams India’s cricket trolls as ’nobodies’

ICC Women's World Cup: Smriti Mandhana Cleared To Continue After Blow On Head, Relief For India

Injured Hasan Ali and Faheem Ashraf to miss Pakistan's opening Test against Australia

Playing in country of birth 'special' for Usman Khawaja

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja savours 'special' Pakistan series