‘I thought I was going to die’: Usman Khawaja reveals rheumatoid arthritis battle he hid throughout his Australia career

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has revealed that he secretly battled rheumatoid arthritis throughout his international cricket career, a condition he kept hidden from the public. Khawaja disclosed that the illness was so severe at times that he feared for his life, stating 'I thought I was going to die.' The revelation was reported on October 26, 2026, by journalist Anselm Noronha.