"I'd leave behind the Quran, I'd take the baggy green" - Usman Khawaja on what he would choose during emergency

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has revealed what he would choose between a copy of the Quran and the baggy green during an emergency situation. The veteran cricketer said he would take the baggy green with him, given the Quran is one of the easiest books in the world to get access to.

Born in Islamabad, Pakistan, Khawaja migrated to Australia with his family when he was four years old.

The southpaw became the first cricketer of Pakistan origin to play Tests for Australia when he made his first appearance during the 2010-11 Ashes series Down Under. Today, he is one of the most integral members of the Test side.

Appearing on the ABC Program Shaun Micalllef's Eve of Destruction, Khawaja was asked to bring two of his most cherished possessions. When he was asked which possession he would leave behind in an emergency, the stylish opener remarked:

"Actually, it's very easy, I'd leave behind the Quran, I'd take the baggy green. It's one of the easiest books to have access to, so I'll take the baggy green."

The Pakistan-born cricketer has been prolific since making his comeback in the Sydney Test of the 2021-22 Ashes series, hammering twin tons. He finished 2023 as the highest run-getter in Tests with 1210 runs in 13 matches at 52.60.

Usman Khawaja gearing up for 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Usman Khawaja. (Image Credits: Getty)

The veteran opening batter will next be in action for Australia during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November against India, which consists of five Tests.

The 37-year-old was the highest run-getter during the previous series against India, scoring 333 runs in seven innings at 47.57. He averages 34 in nine Tests against India with 544 runs alongside a best of 180.

With the Sheffield Shield fixtures also beginning on October 8, he is likely to play for Queensland to prepare for the marquee series. The first of the five Tests starts on November 22 at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The venues for the remaining matches are Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, and Sydney.

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