Top 7 cricketers of the week – November 21st to 27th

#1 Usman Khawaja(Australia) – 145 against South Africa

Khawaja finally gave Australia something to celebrate

Australia have been under the pump over the last week after losing a home series against South Africa and seemingly in utter disarray. They rung in some massive changes and were desperately looking for some inspiration. It came from none other than their opener Usman Khawaja in the third Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Faf du Plessis, the South African skipper declared on 259 for 9 on the first day to give the hosts some really scary overs under lights. Khawaja not only saw those off but also batted the entire second day, eventually getting out in the 109th over of the innings, but not before making sure Australia had a sizeable lead. He scored 145 in 308 balls, his long vigil comprising of just 12 fours.