UAE cricket looks to future after curious case of Usman Khan
The UAE will take their first steps in the post-Usman Khan era when they begin the ACC Premier Cup in Muscat on Friday.
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The UAE will take their first steps in the post-Usman Khan era when they begin the ACC Premier Cup in Muscat on Friday.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi confirmed that Usman Khan is in contention for being selected in the national squad for their upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand. Usman was a part of the recently concluded 29-player fitness camp, which was conducted by trainers from the Pakistan Army. Last week, he was banned for five years by the Emirates Cricket Board. The 28-year-old was "found to have breached his obligations to the Emirates Cricket Board."
Usman Khan has been called into Pakistan’s training squad after his remarkable display in the Pakistan Super League.
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Australia opening batter Usman Khawaja was forced to remove a dove logo from his bat on Day 3 of the ongoing 1st Test against New Zealand at the Basin Reserve in Wellington. The incident happened in the 19th over of Australia's second innings when Khawaja had signalled for a new bat, having cracked one in the middle. The 12th man, Matthew Renshaw, rushed over from the dugout with a few options. After testing out the bats, Khawaja decided to pick one. However, he had to remove the banned dove logo from it.
Australia star opening batter Usman Khawaja has said that they are focused on winning games and it will automatically help improve their position in World Test Championship. Australia are gearing up for their two-match Test series against New Zealand, which will kick off on Thursday at the Basin Reserve. In the WTC rankings, New Zealand sit at the top with three wins and a loss, which translate into 36 points and a point percentage of 75.
Australia batter Usman Khawaja is in contention to face West Indies in the second Test of the series at Gabba on Thursday after passing his concussion protocols, according to ESPNcricinfo. Khawaja sustained a blow on the helmet in the first Test in Adelaide. In the second innings, Australia were asked to chase down 26 to emerge victorious in the series opener. With the scores level, West Indies pacer Shamar delivered a 138 kph bouncer that skidded through from around the wicket and drew blood from the 37-year-old Khawaja as he tried to move his head from the line of the ball but it struck him on the chin.