Usman Khawaja reveals secret battle with rheumatoid arthritis

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 4:54 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Usman Khawaja reveals secret battle with rheumatoid arthritis

Summary

Usman Khawaja has disclosed that he kept his rheumatoid arthritis a secret throughout his Test career. The opener stated that he feared this information could be used against him. He made the revelations in preparation for the release of his autobiography, 'Sabr', scheduled for November 10. The book is aimed at both cricket enthusiasts and those less familiar with the sport, highlighting his journey and challenges faced during his playing days.

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Key Details

•Khawaja played through pain to establish his Test career.
•He revealed his condition in connection with his upcoming autobiography.
•The autobiography 'Sabr' is set to release on November 10.
•Khawaja expressed concern over potential consequences of his condition being known.

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4:54 AMThe Guardian Sport — ‘Even my best friend didn’t know’: Usman Khawaja reveals why he kept his rheumatoid arthritis a secret

What they're saying

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Opener played through pain to establish himself as a Test cricketer ‘I didn’t want anyone to use it against me,’ he says Usman Khawaja has opened up on why he kept the rheumatoid arthritis that threatened his playing future a secret for his entire Test career. The former Test star releases his autobiography, Sabr, on 10 November, which he said he wrote “for people who do love cricket and for those who don’t”. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Australian Associated Press

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