Usman Khawaja addresses the media at the MCG (Source: IG)
Usman Khawaja called Australia’s nexgt T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against India as a “do or die” scenario.
Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja opened up on Afghanistan’s stunning win over Australia at the 2024 T20 World Cup. Khawaja remarked that Afghanistan’s triumph was not a surprise to him, highlighting their strength as a team. “Afghanistan is a very strong team. They probably should have won against us in the last World Cup too,” he said during a media talk at the Prime’s cafe launch in Melbourne.
Khawaja emphasised the critical nature of the upcoming game against India, labeling it as a “do or die” scenario for Australia.
He expressed confidence in the team’s process-oriented approach under Mitchell Starc and Andrew McDonald.
“It’s very human to be nervous and a little more anxious, but Australia has played very good T20 cricket up until Afghanistan. That’s the beauty of T20 cricket; it just needs one moment to change the whole scenario,” Khawaja noted.
Reflecting on Australia’s loss to Afghanistan, Khawaja urged the team to move past the defeat and focus on the next challenge. He underscored the significance of the match against India, considering both teams to be the best in the world. “We still have a chance, we need to beat India. When the pressure is on in the World Cup, Australia usually comes out on top,” he asserted.
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Khawaja also shared his love for T20 cricket, praising its ability to engage a broader community. He observed that the format has attracted more girls and mothers to the sport over the past decade. “You would have never thought USA would be in the Super Eight,” he added, highlighting the growing global reach of T20 cricket.
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