Usman Khawaja with his wife Rachel and daughters Aisha and Ayla after announcing that he will retire from international cricket. (AP Photo)
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News1804-01-2026, 17:43

Usman Khawaja Retires, Credits Parents' Sacrifices for His 88-Test Journey

  • Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja announced his Test retirement, with the ongoing Sydney Ashes Test being his last match after 88 Tests and 6206 runs.
  • Khawaja reflected on his parents, Tariq and Fozia, who sacrificed a comfortable life in Pakistan to move to Australia for better opportunities.
  • His parents faced initial hardships, including financial struggles and cultural adjustment, which Khawaja now deeply appreciates.
  • Khawaja became the first Muslim to play for Australia in the 2011 Sydney Ashes Test.
  • He expressed gratitude for his parents' sacrifices, stating he wouldn't change his "surreal, long, and challenging" 15-year career for anything.

Why It Matters: Khawaja retires from Tests, honoring parents' sacrifices that shaped his remarkable 15-year career.

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