1210 runs in 13 matches: Australia's Usman Khawaja named ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2023

Australia's Usman Khawaja is crowned the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2023.

Usman Khawaja from Australia has been named the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year for 2023, amassing an impressive 1210 runs across 13 matches. His stellar performances in Test cricket have earned him this prestigious recognition, solidifying his position as a standout player in the international cricket arena. Congratulations to Usman Khawaja on this well-deserved achievement!

This makes him the sixth Australian to achieve this distinction. Khawaja had an exceptional year in Test cricket, surpassing 1,000 runs, and played a pivotal role in Australia's triumph in the ICC World Test Championship. Competing against nominees like Travis Head, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Joe Root, Khawaja emerged victorious, joining the elite ranks of Ricky Ponting, Michael Clarke, Mitchell Johnson, Steve Smith, and Pat Cummins as Australian recipients of the Test Cricketer of the Year award.

In his 71st Test match, Khawaja has amassed 5,278 runs at an average of 46.30 since his debut against England in 2011. His remarkable record includes 15 centuries and 25 half-centuries. Notably, he has been the leading run-scorer in Test cricket since January 2022, accumulating 2,391 runs in 27 Tests at an impressive average of 56.92, featuring seven centuries and eleven half-centuries.