Usman Khawaja

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1. When was Usman Khawaja born?December 18, 1986
2. Where was Usman Khawaja born?Islamabad, Pakistan
3. What is the international debut?January 2011
4. What is the ICC test cricketer of the year?2023
5. Who is Usman Khawaja and why is he famous?Usman Khawaja is a left‑handed Australian cricketer who is known for hitting the ball far and leading his teams to many victories.
6. When did Usman Khawaja start playing cricket in Australia?He began his first‑class career with New South Wales in 2008 and made his international debut for Australia in January 2011.

Test Cricket: The longest and most traditional format of cricket, played over a maximum of five days.
List A cricket: A category of limited-overs cricket, typically played in a single day.
ICC World Test Championship: A league competition contested by the top Test cricket playing nations, culminating in a final series.
Opening Batsman: The player who bats first in an innings, tasked with facing the initial overs.