USMAN KHAWAJA on Pakistani background, Cricket Rivalries & UNBELIEVABLE comeback! | EP103
Description
Enjoy this episode with Usman Khawaja as he talks about his Pakistani heritage, growing up in Australia and his mindset shift while making a comeback in the Australian test team.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - Cricket in North America and India Vs Pakistan games
7:07 - Growing up in Australia, inspirations & diversity in Australian cricket
13:37 - Usman's dad's belief in him, respecting cricket & friendship w/ Warner
19:52 - Australian cricket mentality and leagues breaking down barriers
22:35 - Ashes rivalry, getting abused at Lord's, and zoning out crowds
26:52 - Usman's aviation journey and Nazar's fear of flying
31:10 - Debut for Australia and come back in 2015
37:33 - Unbelievable comeback in 2022 and Lebron James celebration
44:54 - Saeed Ajmal "Science is the man" moment explained
48:45 - Getting mistaken for a Pakistani player & sledging in Urdu
51:10 - The Test documentary, religion vs culture and raising kids in Australia
58:44 - Trusting God's plan and principles Usman lives by
1:05:13 - How often does he have Pakistani food?
1:07:27 - Would you ever coach Pakistan?
1:11:33 - Favourite ICC trophy Australia has won
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