Usman Khawaja grew up just down the road from the Sydney Cricket Ground and it might as well be his backyard, considering how well he bats there.
abc.net.au/news/usman-khawaja-century-australia-south-africa-scg-test-day-two/101829282Usman Khawaja has shone once again on the site of his famous return to the Australian Test team last year, notching a career-high 195 not out on day two against South Africa at the SCG.
when he was recalled to the Test team for the first time since 2019 and continued along that route with his third straight ton at the ground in the final Test against the Proteas.Sydney's weather intervened to leave him stranded five runs short of his first Test double centuryHis day two performance was simply sublime, barely offering a chance to the increasingly frustrated South African attack, an attack whose spirit has been collectively crushed by Australia's batting domination.
Khawaja — who was given the Alan McGilvray medal for the ABC's Test cricketer of the year in 2022 in the morning before play started — reached 100, with an average of 115, in seven Tests at the SCG, having scored four centuries in Sydney.Usman Khawaja has four Test centuries at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Usman Khawaja on verge of maiden Test 200 as Australia dominate South AfricaThe third Test in Sydney has become more a matter of Australians chasing milestones than one of competitive cricket
Read more »
Live: All eyes on the skies as rain threatens to interrupt SCG Test againAfter a frustrating day one, Australia, South Africa and cricket fans will be hoping the rain stays away on day two of the SCG Test. Follow live.
Read more »
Women's cricket great Belinda Clark honoured with SCG statueAustralian cricket great Belinda Clark's contribution to the game is honoured with a bronze statue at the SCG.
Read more »
First female cricketer statue at SCG revealedTrailblazing Australian cricketer Belinda Clark has been immortalised in bronze outside the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Read more »
Warner reveals retirement vow with KhawajaWarner has revealed he and Khawaja have discussed their retirements and what they would mean to the Aussie side. 9News
Read more »
Popular Sydney beach closed after up to 15 sharks sighted in flag areaAuthorities were forced to close Sydney's Palm Beach today after spotting more than a dozen hammerhead sharks circling offshore. 9News
Read more »