Australia managed to stay alive in the T20 World Cup, thanks to Usman Khwaja and Adam Zampa, the two young stars who played leading roles in Australia’s 3 wicket win over Bangladesh on Monday night. Had it not been for these two young inclusions in the team, Australia’s future in the tournament was bleak.
Adam Zampa shone out from his fellow bowlers with an impressive haul of 3 wickets for 23 runs, his best so far in international career, which Usman Khwaja backed it with a stunning 58 runs in 45 balls.
While those who had starred in Australian World Cup victory last year failed, these youngsters rose to the occasion and ensured Australia remained relevant in the tournament.
Here are some interesting facts about these young new stars of the Australian Cricket Team
1. Usman Khwaja – Khwaja is a qualified pilot.
2. Adam Zampa – Born in Shellharbour, on the south coast of NSW, Zampa made his state debut in 2012 but in 2013, moved to South Australia.
3. Usman Khwaja – Born in Pakistan, he became the first Muslim to play for Australia when he made his debut in Sydney test in 2011.
Man-of-the-match, Australian bowler Adam Zampa Source: Getty Images
4. Adam Zampa – He is a Big Bash League star now. The right-arm leg spinner has shown form with both Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars.
5. Usman Khwaja - His international career stalled slightly following his much-hyped debut so Khawaja decided to move from NSW to Queensland at the start of the 2012-13 season. He regained his form and made a comeback to the Australian team in 2015. 
Take a look at how Australia beat Bangladesh:
Usman Khawaja of Australia bats during the ICC World Twenty20 India 2016 Super 10s Group 2 match between Australia and Bangladesh. Source: Getty Images
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