Usman Khawaja is thrilled to be a part of Australia’s historical excursion of Pakistan however says that there will likely be no room for sentiment when the primary ball is bowled within the opening Check in opposition to the Babar Azam-led aspect.
On the other hand, Khawaja, who was once born in Islamabad and moved to Australia when he was once simply 4 years outdated, recognizes it’s going to be “very particular” to play within the nation of his delivery.
“The truth that I am taking part in in Pakistan is particular, do not get me improper, it is very particular,” the left-hander instructed a digital information convention.
“It is one thing I have at all times sought after to do. I grew up down the street.
“There may be that little bit of sentiment unquestionably, however as soon as the sport begins you do not truly consider that stuff.”
Khawaja earned his position at the excursion after his dual masses in Sydney in opposition to England in what was once his first check in additional than two years.
“I have performed for this sort of very long time now. I have been out of the workforce, I am again within the workforce — each recreation for me now for Australia is only a bonus,” he mentioned.
Khawaja, whose masses in Sydney got here at quantity 5, is about to open Australia’s innings with fellow left-hander David Warner. Whilst he expects to obtain a heat welcome in Rawalpindi, Karachi and Lahore, Khawaja additionally concept Pakistan lovers would display their appreciation for the standard cricket of the guests.
“I have were given numerous make stronger right here in Pakistan at all times. I feel they are going to make stronger me, they are going to hope I am getting runs, however they’ll be hoping Australia get smashed on the identical time,” he mentioned with a grin.
“It’ll be a type of Catch-22s.
“However I don’t be expecting a adverse crowd. Pakistanis love their cricket, they usually respect just right cricket, and I feel that’s what they’d be hoping for.”
The primary Check starts on Friday in Rawalpindi.