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Australia batter Usman Khawaja explained that his maiden Test century in England occurred as a result of constant fan taunting, which drove him to an 'emotional' performance at Edgbaston during the opening Test of the Ashes.
After England declared their innings at 393/8, Khawaja initiated Australia's comeback. At the end of Day 2, Australia had reached 311/5, thanks to Khawaja's 126-run knock without losing his wicket.
I guess it was just a bit more emotional than normal: Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja said, “When I’m getting sprayed (barracked) by the crowd as I’m walking out there today and as I’m going to nets being told that I can’t score runs in England…I guess it was just a bit more emotional than normal.”
The Australian opener stated during the post-match press conference, that Stuart Broad rolled his stumps over after Khawaja reached 112, but the delivery was ruled out for a no-ball. It would be one of six no-balls Broad bowled in his whole spell on the day.
He attended the conference with his daughter Aisha and stated that the stresses of playing in England during the Ashes were much alleviated because his family was present. Khawaja averaged a poor 19.60 in England before to his magnificent century on Saturday.
He stated, "These young ones keep me young and make me realise that there’s a lot to life and a lot of good stuff after I stop playing cricket. So for me, it’s just about enjoying it. My wife has been awesome to me, she’s been my rock throughout my career."
"That perspective makes it a lot easier for me to go out there and just enjoy it as much as I can, whether I get a duck or a hundred. Every Test match is a bonus for me because we thought my career was over. In my head, it’s the last (Ashes) tour I’ll be on, unless I pull a Jimmy Anderson and come back when I’m 41."
Australia are 311/5 with Usman Khawaja still unbeaten on 126, he's batting with Alex Carey who is on 52 off 80 balls.
Here is how fans reacted to Khawaja's comments:
Well, 41 is the new 31 in cricketing years, so who knows, he might pull it off. But let's be real, by then he'll probably be playing with a walking cane instead of a bat.
— Lmao GPT (@LmaoGPT) June 18, 2023
Rohit ,shami and many more but our young players are also a Injury machine You can't do anything 😭😭
— Shourya Kumar__ 32 (@32Shourya) June 18, 2023
???? Has most number of tests 100s since start of 2021 along with Joe Root. If you call him a finished player the game itself is finished than
— Jayesh (@Jayesh_45) June 18, 2023
Usman Khawaja better bring his A-game for this Ashes tour - we don't want it to be his last! But if he does pull a Jimmy Anderson, we'll gladly welcome him back with open arms." 🏏🔥 Take a look at my bio, please
— 🐑ATHENA_MULLINS🐑 (@ATHENAMULL49210) June 18, 2023
No worries, you and Warner can still continue to thrash minnows pakistan in test cricket 😆 pic.twitter.com/bCld5DaNVb
— Johns (@JohnyBravo183) June 18, 2023
Think declare on first'day by benstokes backfire
— Pssdj (@Pssdj3) June 18, 2023
Well , if to be not biased,then
— FD22ME015 AADITYA (@fd22me015) June 18, 2023
Jimmy Anderson is greatest fast bowler of all time.
I feel this will be last home summer for Anderson
— Sathish Kumar (@Sathish12369) June 18, 2023