Khawaja (Persian: خواجه, romanized: khwāja) [a] is an honorific title used across the Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Central Asia, particularly towards Sufi teachers. It is also used by Kashmiri Muslims [1] [2] and Mizrahi Jews—particularly Kurdish Jews. [3]

Usman Tariq Khawaja (Urdu: عثمان خواجہ; born 18 December 1986) is an Australian international cricketer who represents the Australia national cricket team in Test cricket and Queensland. Khawaja made his first-class cricket debut for New South Wales in 2008 and played his first international match for Australia in January 2011.

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Mar 21, 2025 · Usman Khawaja has launched a passionate defence of his Sheffield Shield absence, slamming Queensland's head of cricket Joe Dawes for "categorically untrue" comments that left him "fuming".

Khawaja proved his worth once again as he finished the highly-anticipated 2023 Ashes in England as the leading run-scorer.

Jul 17, 2023 · Usman Khawaja's international comeback comes full circle at Old Trafford this week. It was at this ground four years ago that he was dropped from Australia's Test team and feared his career was...

Beyond cricket, Khawaja is a philanthropist, founding the Usman Khawaja Foundation to support disadvantaged youth. His story is one of resilience, authenticity , and breaking barriers in sports. Let's dive into 40 key facts about this remarkable athlete.

Usman Khawaja finally feels like he belongs in Australia team | WTC23 Final. 15 November, 2023

Born in Pakistan, Usman Khawaja became the first Muslim to play for Australia when he made his Test debut in the final match of the 2010-11 Ashes, in Sydney.

Jan 16, 2025 · Veteran Australian opener Usman Khawaja, 38, plans to continue his Test career as long as he feels he is contributing effectively.