Usman Khawaja to join FOX Cricket

Cricketer Usman Khawaja will join the FOX Cricket commentary team once he calls stumps on his playing career.

He made the announcement alongside Australian Test and 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 today.

Khawaja (pictured second from left) will join offer analysis throughout the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, before joining the commentary team fulltime upon his retirement.

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.

“I’ve always enjoyed FOX Cricket’s coverage. FOX Sports was the first thing I’d put on in the morning as a kid, so the affiliation with the company was a bit more sentimental for me.

“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, said: “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.”

The Sydney-based 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.

Ahead of the World Cup is a one-hour preview show as well as a one-hour special looking back at the big moments from previous tournaments. There will also be analysis before every Australian match and other select matches.

Kayo Sports will include an alternative Hindi commentary option for all India matches plus the semi-finals and final, and Kayo Minis will be available for every match of the tournament.