Usman Khawaja’s magnificent 2023 has been recognised by the ICC.
“It’s an amazing privilege, I’ve been taking part in cricket a very long time, I didn’t suppose in my wildest ideas that on the age of 37 I’d be profitable the ICC males’s Check participant of the 12 months,” Khawaja mentioned. “Profitable Check participant of the 12 months for Australia final 12 months was fairly particular, first time I did that. However alongside that, this as a world award, not simply amongst Australian gamers however all through the world, it’s received to be up there.
“We performed loads of cricket abroad and in Australia. Had loads of victories. It’s most likely one factor that stands out most. It’s good to contribute and rating runs, however profitable the world Check Championship, retaining the Ashes, being part of these and scoring runs in these collection, that meant greater than me. Coming again in 2022 after I believed my profession was over, it’s all a bonus from hereon in.”
In the meantime, Nathan Lyon is again on the sector.
Australia can’t appear to interrupt by way of along with his new ball. Seven overs stay within the day.
West Indies 6-224 (Hodge 70, Sinclair 11)
