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Australian team has arrived Sri Lanka Test and ODI series against the home team. The first Test between the two countries will begin in Galle on January 29, with both teams gearing up for a crucial showdown in the longest format of the game. However, ahead of the crucial clash against Sri Lanka, Australia’s openers Usman Khawaja is putting his time and energy into the net, trying to pull off a rather unconventional shot by his standards – a reverse sweep. This led to an easy exchange of ideas between Khawaja and his young opening partner constas himself He has learned lessons from history as an experienced opener.
Usman Khawaja talks about difficulties batsmen face in reverse sweep
After the training course galle international stadiumKhawaja talks about his experiences in Sri Lanka australian cricketOfficial channel throughout his long and illustrious career as a cricketer. In between, he pointed out passing remarks made by national team-mates such as Constas about his back-sweep drills in the net, to which he responded in a light-hearted manner.
“Yeah, yeah, show some respect, okay, when I started playing reverse sweep, it wasn’t easy. You go out and play this game and you get crucified. Now you’re good, “ Khawaja’s reply pointed to the conservative mentality of cricket in his youth.
Furthermore, he also spoke about the experience of playing in Sri Lanka and sub-continental conditions. He also talked about the difference between batsmen playing in Australia and the subcontinent. This is Khawaja’s fifth visit to Sri Lanka. As a youngster, he played four Test matches to the island nation as well as the Under-19s with Australia.
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Usman Khawaja back for Sri Lanka’s Test tour, things change with reverse scan 🤣#SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/qT9fo1kO0n
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) January 26, 2025
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Khawaja reveals his retirement plans before leaving for Sri Lanka
The 38-year-old has had a quiet season and failed to make a mark in the home series. India The Australian team eventually won the championship Border-Gavaskar Trophy The first time in ten years. Speculations are rife that the veteran Australia opener may opt out of Test cricket after the coveted bilateral series, but Khawaja has his own thoughts on the matter.
After the series, Khwaja sat down for a chat Roar.com In it he talks about his retirement plans and when he can say goodbye to the game. During the discussion, Khwaja expressed his openness and flexibility on the matter and left it to the Australian team management to decide on his future.
“I definitely have these thoughts in my head (exiting in Sydney) and I’m not afraid to talk about it. I’m human. I still want to at least play in the Ashes. I try not to think too far ahead, that’s as far ahead as I can think. As long as we’re winning and I’m still contributing and my body is still feeling good and I’m playing, it feels more like a summer for me every time.” Khwaja addressed rumors of his retirement from the longest format of the game.
Additionally, he noted that downs are a big part of the game and he’s used to being disappointed at times when the bat isn’t up to par.
“(Playing in the subcontinent) is a love-hate relationship. (But) sometimes you score, sometimes you don’t. As you get older, you respect that. There are always ebbs and flows in cricket. Ebb and flow. I’m very comfortable with it now.” the 38-year-old concluded.
