AUS Vs PAK 1st Test: Meet Usman Khawaja's Wife Rachel, Who Converted To Islam To Marry Australia Cricketer; In Pics

Usman Khawaja married Rachel on April 6 in 2018 after they dated for several years. They are today blessed with two baby girls. (Image: Instagram)

Rachel and Usman's started in 2015 at University. Rachel was there to study Marketing. The couple got married on April 6, 2018, after three years of dating. (Image: Instagram)

Their engagement took place in 2016. The next year, which is 2017, Rachel converted to Islam to marry the cricketer in the 'nikah' ceremony. The couple later got married officially in April 2018. (Image: Instagram)

Rachel was born in a Catholic family as Rachel McLellan. In an interview to thenews.com.pk, she clarified that converting to Islam was her choice and there was no pressure from Usman. "I felt no pressure from him, not any pressure from his family. I just knew it was so important to him," she said. (Image: Instagram)

In the same interview, Rachel also says that she was 'very ignorant around Usman'. The cricketer was the first Muslim she ever met and had views which were based on news. "All I read was well, terrorists and awful things," said Rachel. (Image: Instagram)

Rachel and Usman are living happily together. He is quite outspoken about his views on matters related to cricket and world politics. Rachel has been a pillar of strength for him, taking care of the two kids and cheering for him from the stands. (Image: Instagram)