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- Usman Khawaja, an experienced Australian opener, prepares to guide 19-year-old Sam Konstas in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies in Bridgetown.
- Khawaja took on the mentoring role following David Warner's retirement last year, while Konstas was selected to fill the spot left by Marnus Labuschagne, who underperformed alongside Khawaja in the recent championship match against South Africa.
- Despite recent struggles against pace bowling, including a duck and low scores to Kagiso Rabada in the WTC final, Khawaja remains confident and aims to provide stability at the top of the order.
- Khawaja emphasized his consistent performance by pointing out that his success in Shield cricket and status as Australia’s top run-scorer in the WTC cycle contradict any claims of struggling against seam bowling.
- He acknowledged he is 38 years old and won’t be around forever, emphasizing his commitment to prioritizing the team and helping Konstas over the next series amid a big Ashes approaching later this year.
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Khawaja dismisses retirement rumours
Usman Khawaja on Tuesday reaffirmed his commitment to Australia's Test team, insisting he still has plenty to offer as he prepares to return to the top of the order against West Indies — and help guide emerging opener Sam Konstas. Speaking to the media at Barbados ahead of the Test against West Indies, Khawaja showed confidence that his experience and role remain vital as Australia enters a new era following David Warner's retirement. "I underst…
Usman Khawaja: Guiding the Future of Australian Cricket | Sports-Games
Veteran cricketer Usman Khawaja is set to mentor 19-year-old Sam Konstas in the upcoming test series against West Indies. With Marnus Labuschagne out, Khawaja aims to build a strong opening partnership while reaffirming his own batting prowess amid age-related scrutiny.
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