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‘Even my best friend didn’t know’: Usman Khawaja reveals why he kept his rheumatoid arthritis a secret

In his upcoming autobiography, Sabr, Usman Khawaja reveals that he battled rheumatoid arthritis throughout his Test career, a condition he kept secret to avoid being viewed through stereotypes. Diagnosed at 22, the debilitating pain in his left knee required regular injections to maintain his ability to play.

He finished his career with 6,229 Test runs and 16 centuries, concluding his final match against England at the SCG. His book also addresses his experiences with racial vilification and the Sandpapergate incident in South Africa.

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