Australia, Queensland, Sydney Thunder, Brisbane Heat
Net Worth (2026)
$6–8 Million (₹50–65 Crore approx.)
Famous For
Test cricket consistency, calm batting, strong comeback
Retirement
Announced on 2 January 2026
Usman Khawaja is one of the most calm and stylish batters Australia has seen in modern cricket. He is known for his patience, positive mindset, and smooth left-handed batting. His success did not come quickly — he faced many challenges and was dropped from the team several times. But he never gave up and slowly became an important part of Australia’s Test team.
Khawaja was born in Pakistan and grew up in Australia. He made history by becoming the first Muslim and Pakistan-born player to play Test cricket for Australia. Through his performances, he showed that talent and hard work matter more than background or origin. On 2 January 2026, he announced his retirement from international cricket. His last match will be the Sydney Test in the Ashes series, making it a special goodbye at his home ground.
Usman Khawaja Personal Details
Field
Details
Full Name
Usman Tariq Khawaja
Nickname
Uzzie
Date of Birth
18 December 1986
Age (as of 2026)
39 Years
Birthplace
Islamabad, Pakistan
Nationality
Australian
Religion
Islam
Height
5 feet 8 inches (approx. 173 cm)
Weight
Around 75–78 kg
Batting Style
Left-handed
Bowling Style
Right-arm medium (occasional)
Role
Top-order Batter
Marital Status
Married
Wife
Rachel Khawaja
Education
Degree in Aviation (Qualified Pilot)
Hobbies
Traveling, Fitness, Reading
Usman Khawaja – International Career Stats
Format
Matches
Runs Scored
Batting Average
100s
50s
Highest Score
Test
60+
5,500+
Around 45
15–16
25+
232
ODI
40+
1,500+
Around 42
2
8+
104
T20I
10
240+
Around 24
0
1
58
Domestic & League Career (Highlights)
League / Team
Role
Best Known For
Big Bash League (BBL)
Opener
Consistent top-order runs
Sheffield Shield
Top-order Batter
Strong red-ball performance
County Cricket
Batter
Solid overseas performances
Usman Khawaja – Records and Achievements
Category
Record / Achievement
Historic Record
First Pakistan-born and Muslim player to represent Australia in Test cricket
Test Runs
Scored 6,000+ runs in Test cricket
Test Centuries
Hit 15+ centuries in Test matches
Highest Test Score
232 runs (Double Century)
Batting Role
Established himself as a long-term Test opener
Ashes Performance
Played crucial roles in multiple Ashes series
Comeback Story
Made a strong return after being dropped earlier in his career
Overseas Success
Scored centuries in both home and away Test series
Batting Style
Known for patience, technique, and long innings
Leadership
Acted as a senior player and mentor to young cricketers
Education Achievement
Qualified commercial pilot alongside cricket career
Retirement
Retired from international cricket in January 2026
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