Australian cricketer, Usman Khawaja, will join Fox Cricket’s line-up for a series of analysis shows throughout the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and will feature across the upcoming summer of cricket, before joining the commentary team as a full-time exclusive expert upon his retirement.
Khawaja made the announcement alongside Australian Test and One Day International (ODI) captain Pat Cummins, ODI batsman Glenn Maxwell and Australian legend and Fox Cricket commentator Adam Gilchrist at a Kayo Sports media event at the SCG to preview the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Usman Khawaja bowling during the Kayo Sports 2023 Cricket World Cup Media Event at the SCG. Photo: Kayo Sports / Brett Costello
Khawaja follows in the footsteps of fellow opening batsman and good friend, David Warner, as the most recent addition to the Fox Cricket team.
Khawaja said: “I love cricket and I love analysing the game. I have always wanted to stay a part of the game when I finish up playing and commentating just seemed the perfect fit.
“On top of that, working alongside a world-class commentary team and my mate Dave Warner is something that really excites me and I can’t wait”.
Fox Sports executive director, Steve Crawley, added: “Usman is one of the most respected and resilient cricketers in the world. He has an opinion and he’s not afraid to share it.
“Having him and David Warner continue their partnership in our commentary box will be a great win for fans.”
Fox Cricket’s Sydney-based hosting line-up for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will also include Brendon Julian, Mark Waugh, Kerry O’Keeffe and Brad Haddin, with live crosses to Michael Vaughan, Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram, Harsha Bhogle and Ian Smith in India.
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will highlight a significant month of cricket in October, which also includes the Women’s T20 and ODI home international series’ against the West Indies and the start of the Weber Women’s Big Bash League.
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