Usman Khawaja shook off his poor form with an emphatic maiden Test double century in Australia's first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle. In doing so, the 38-year-old has become the oldest Australian in 77 years to score a Test double century.

Galle: Usman Khawaja etched his name alongside the legendary Donald Bradman by becoming only the second Australian aged over 38 to score a Test double-century. The Aussie opener Khawaja struck his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on day two of the first Test against Sri Lanka here on Thursday.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja on Wednesday scored a sublime century on a turning track in Galle, ending a 19-month wait for a triple-figure score. Khawaja credited his faith, family, and perspective beyond cricket for keeping him grounded.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja scored his maiden double hundred in Test cricket on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Thursday, January 30 at Galle International Stadium, Galle. Khawaja surpassed his previous highest score of 195* against South Africa in January 2023,

Australia’s batters have feasted on Sri Lanka’s bowling, racking up milestones and dominance on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first test in Galle.

Opener Usman Khawaja hit his first double century in Test cricket to steer Australia to 475-3 by Thursday lunch on day two of the opening match against Sri Lanka. The 38-year-old struck his 16th Test ton on day one and resumed on 147 before becoming the first Australian batsman to make a double ton in Sri Lanka.