SL Vs AUS: Veteran Australian batter Usamn Khawaja etches his name in the history books, as the 38-year-old becomes the oldest batsman from the country since Steve Waugh (2003) to score a Test ton.
The feat is achieved against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium in Galle on Wendesday, as with the historic ton, Usman Khawaja ends his 18-month barren run for triple-figures on the international stage.
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His last Test ton came in Birmingham in 2023, against England, and the ton has now put Australia in commanding position against the hosts.
Usman Khawaja, 38 and rocking ✨ #SLvAUS pic.twitter.com/fCKqRNxA9H
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) January 29, 2025
Watch Usman Khawaja celebrate his ton here:
Usman Khawaja brings up his 16th Test match century!
A quality innings in Galle, coming from 135 deliveries to get Australia off to the perfect start in the series 🙌 pic.twitter.com/1TlGn3m3JP
— 7Cricket (@7Cricket) January 29, 2025
