Usman Khawaja shared a throwback photo
Ahead of the start of the first Test against Pakistan, Australian batter Usman Khawaja shared an important photo on social media. The veteran batter, born in Islamabad, posted on Instagram a photo of him playing at the old Rawalpindi stadium. The photo was taken nearly 30 years ago, days before Khawaja and his family moved to Australia. He was five years old when his family left for Australia.
Taken over 30 years ago, two weeks before we left for Australia. I played a shot on the old Rawalpindi ground (practice wickets). Who would have thought I’d be back here for green and gold. Can’t wait to to go out again,” Khawaja captioned the message.
Meanwhile, Khawaja was named in Australia’s playing XI for the first Test against Pakistan.
Speaking of the first Test, Pakistan will get off to a good start on Day 1 after choosing to bat. Australia decided to pick just one spinner in Nathan Lyon, while Pakistan chose three spin bowling options in Sajid Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed and Nauman Ali.
Australia is in Pakistan for the first time in 24 years. Both teams play three Tests, followed by three ODIs and a one-off T20I.
The last time Australia played a Test series in Pakistan, they won the series 1-0 led by Mark Taylor.
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The second Test will be played at the National Stadium in Karachi (March 12-16), while the third Test will be held at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (March 21-25).
Meanwhile, the white ball games are played in Rawalpindi.
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