Khawaja’s stormy innings (Photo: Russell Freeman/Getty Images)
Usman Khawaja: On January 8, Usman Khawaja retired from international cricket and on January 10, he set fire to the Big Bash pitch. 48 hours after retiring from international cricket, he also did the blast with only 48 balls. By doing this, Khawaja not only led his team to victory but also became the player of the match. Usman Khawaja played his last international match in Sydney. The last Test of the Ashes series against England was the last match of his international career. Khawaja had announced his retirement even before the Test match.
Khawaja’s blast after retiring from international cricket
After retiring from international cricket, he played his first match on 10 January, which was a match played between Brisbane Heats and Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash. This match took place in Brisbane, in which Usman Khawaja played a stormy innings in just 48 balls. In this match, Sydney Thunder batted first and scored 180 runs for 6 wickets in 20 overs.
Khawaja played captaincy innings, helped the team win
In reply, when Brisbane Heats team came out to chase the target of 181 runs, its captain Usman Khawaja played the lead role. Usman Khawaja, who came to open, led the team from the front in the opening. 48 hours after his retirement from international cricket, he played such an innings in just 48 balls, which led the team to victory.
What did Usman Khawaja do in 48 balls?
Usman Khawaja scored 78 runs in 48 balls. The Brisbane Heats captain’s innings, which played at a strike rate of 162.50, included 7 fours and 3 sixes. Thanks to this fast innings of Khawaja, Brisbane Heats chased the target of 181 runs in just 16.2 overs. Usman Khawaja was chosen player of the match for his explosive innings.
Not only after retiring from international cricket but also in the current season of Big Bash League, this was Usman Khawaja’s first match and the way he dominated in his very first match has also raised future hopes for Brisbane Heats.