• USMAN KHAWAJA on Pakistani background, Cricket Rivalries & UNBELIEVABLE comeback! | EP103

  • Aug 16 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 14 mins
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USMAN KHAWAJA on Pakistani background, Cricket Rivalries & UNBELIEVABLE comeback! | EP103

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  • Enjoy this episode with Usman Khawaja as he talks about his Pakistani heritage, growing up in Australia and his mindset shift while making a comeback in the Australian test team. Use code "BP10" for an exclusive 10% off your purchase at Yashi Sports: https://www.yashisports.com/ Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:33 - Cricket in North America and India Vs Pakistan games 7:07 - Growing up in Australia, inspirations & diversity in Australian cricket 13:37 - Usman's dad's belief in him, respecting cricket & friendship w/ Warner 19:52 - Australian cricket mentality and leagues breaking down barriers 22:35 - Ashes rivalry, getting abused at Lord's, and zoning out crowds 26:52 - Usman's aviation journey and Nazar's fear of flying 31:10 - Debut for Australia and come back in 2015 37:33 - Unbelievable comeback in 2022 and Lebron James celebration 44:54 - Saeed Ajmal "Science is the man" moment explained 48:45 - Getting mistaken for a Pakistani player & sledging in Urdu 51:10 - The Test documentary, religion vs culture and raising kids in Australia 58:44 - Trusting God's plan and principles Usman lives by 1:05:13 - How often does he have Pakistani food? 1:07:27 - Would you ever coach Pakistan? 1:11:33 - Favourite ICC trophy Australia has won 💼 Support us on Patreon: / backwardpointpodcast 🎮 Join our Discord community: / discord 🌐 Connect with Us: 📸 Instagram: / backwardpointpod 🐦 Twitter / X : / point_backward 🎧 Listen to the full episode on your favorite platform: https://linktr.ee/backwardpointpod 📧 For inquiries and collaborations, contact us at backwardpointpodcast@gmail.com 📌 About the Podcast: Welcome to Backward Point, the podcast where we discuss everything in the world of cricket with current affairs think pieces and the hottest takes you've ever heard!
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