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Cricket Player Reveals Lifelong Secret Illness
- Khawaja kept his rheumatoid arthritis secret for his entire Test career.
- He feared others would use the illness against him in his career.
- Khawaja released his autobiography, 'Sabr', on 10 November.
- He revealed the illness in an interview coinciding with the book release.
- Khawaja played through pain, establishing himself as a Test cricketer.
Articles (3)
Yahoo Sports·
‘I thought I was going to die’: Usman Khawaja reveals rheumatoid arthritis battle he hid throughout his Australia career
The Guardian·
‘Even my best friend didn’t know’: Usman Khawaja reveals why he kept his rheumatoid arthritis a secret
ABC News Australia·
Usman Khawaja reveals illness he kept secret his entire Test cricket career