Usman Khawaja is happy to fulfill his dream of participating in PSL, Australian cricketer says that his desire to play in Pakistan will not be fulfilled because of Corona, I am experiencing quarantine for the first time, no panic from the heat in Abu Dhabi No, I look forward to meeting Pakistani seniors and junior cricketers.
According to the details, while talking in the program “Cricket Corner with Saleem Khaliq” of Pakistan Cricket’s biggest website www.cricketpakistan.com.pk, Usman Khawaja said that he has always wanted to play PSL but the schedule is Australian domestic cricket. It was difficult to find time due to conflict with India. This time due to Corona, the competition in the country was limited and it became an opportunity. I wanted to play in Pakistan but unfortunately due to Corona this wish will not be fulfilled.
Anyway, I am excited to play in Abu Dhabi and I will try my best to perform well. Inshallah, I will get a chance to play in Pakistan sometime in the future. He said that my family belongs to Karachi, my father moved to Islamabad for work, I was born there, I am excited to play for the team of this city, the last time I came to Pakistan in 2010 for my brother’s wedding. To the question, Usman Khawaja said that the situation in Australia is much better and there are not many corona cases, I am experiencing quarantine for the first time, it is important for everyone to be careful.
The whole world is moving in the same way. Regarding the high temperature in Abu Dhabi, he said, “I like the heat so there will be no panic. I live in Queensland, it is hot there too, the temperature is high.” No, but there is confinement. I have lived in Saudi Arabia and I am aware of the hot weather in the deserts. To a question, he said, “I could not talk to my captain Shadab Khan much. We are both in quarantine. He is a good man.” There are cricketers.
He also matured as a captain. He said, “I have played against Pakistani players. I have never had a chance to play with them. When the quarantine is over, I will meet seniors and juniors. I would love to meet people with different temperaments.” Yes, I have only seen the highlights of the matches of Islamabad United. Due to the time difference between Pakistan and Australia, I do not get a chance to watch more matches. The left-handed batsman has played in 44 Tests, 40 ODIs and 9 T20I matches for Australia.
World Class Babar Azam is consistently performing in all three formats
Usman Khawaja said that Babar Azam is a world class batsman, after T20 and ODI, his performance in Test cricket is also continuously improving, he is performing consistently in all three formats, although I will play against Babar Azam. But I enjoy watching any good batsman play. Asked about facing the best bowlers in the PSL, including Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rashid Khan, he said, “While batting, I would have a plan for every opponent.” Yes, Pakistan has always produced world class bowlers, my friend Ben Cutting has also said that fast bowling is excellent in PSL, I will prepare myself for the best bowling.
Usman also has a Qualified Commercial Pilot License
“I have a qualified commercial pilot’s license with a university degree. I became a pilot when I was 21 years old, now 14 years have passed. After that I started playing professional cricket for New South Wales,” said Usman Khawaja. Did, then did not fly much.
Returning to the Australian team will require consistent runs
Asked about the low back in the Australian team, Usman Khawaja said that it takes consistent runs but luck does not help, there is still a problem of timing. When I am playing, I think with my opponent in mind, what now? I don’t care what happens after 3 months. It may be recalled that Queensland under the leadership of Usman Khawaja had won the Sheffield Shield title this year.
There is a relationship with Pakistan but the heart beats for Australia
Usman Khawaja said that I have a relationship with Pakistan but my heart beats for Australia, I used to support the Pakistani team in my childhood, then I became associated with Australia, most of my cousins and family are in Pakistan, there are also friends. But now my parents are in Australia, my house, wife and daughter are there, my heart is also there, I have dual citizenship, my relationship with Pakistan has always been strong.