The Ashes: I’m dwelling the Australian dream, says Usman Khawaja after hitting hundred in fourth Test

Usman Khawaja was elated after scoring a trendy 137 on his return to Test cricket after 2 years to drive Australia to a declaration at 416 for eighth in opposition to England on a rain-hit Day 2 within the fourth Ashes Test.

Usman recalled his journey whereas saying that he’s dwelling the ‘Australian dream. The Australian batter opened up on his magnificent hundred, saying he was overwhelmed by the response of the spectators.“It was probably the most touching, humbling, and amazing feeling after getting that hundred. Everyone (in the crowd) went up and there were chants of Uzi as I was coming off the field. I never expected it to happen,” Khawaja said at the press conference.“It usually happens to bowlers, batters don’t normally get that form of therapy. So, to have that was unbelievable,” he added.“I joke around the boys about my past and where I have come from. We talk about the American dream. I call this the Australian team. I joke about it but I am very serious. I am living the Australian dream. My parents came here from Pakistan to give me a better life. Now, I am representing Australia in our national sport, something which I have loved doing,” stated Khawaja.The Ashes, 4th Test, Day 2 ReportKhawaja’s celebration was something however elegant, nonetheless, as he handled the applauding 24,855 crowd to a rendition of the “Silencer” strikes made well-known by NBA star Lebron James.“I have gone a lot through hard times, broke down many barriers to get to where I am right now. I think, at some level, people can relate to that. The love which I have got here today is something special, something I will never forget,” he additional added.Khawaja expects to overlook out on Hobart TestNevertheless, regardless of this fashionable hundred, Khawaja is just not anticipating to play the subsequent Ashes Test as Head might be accessible for Hobart after his personal comeback ton on the Gabba final month.”I knew it was one game for the series,” Khawaja stated.”Heady’s going to be again subsequent recreation, he will be match. I’m changing him.England are determined for a very good displaying in Sydney after struggling heavy defeats in Brisbane, Adelaide and Melbourne to go 3-0 down within the five-match collection.