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Usman Khawaja To Retire From International Cricket After Sydney Ashes Test

By IANS News January 02, 2026 • 09:36 AM View: 462

Shane Warne Test Cricketer: Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja announced on Friday that he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes Test against England at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Khawaja called a press conference and made the announcement with his family by his side two days out from the match, ahead of the team's net session with the Aussies aiming to claim another 12 World Test Championship points and finish the series as 4-1 victors.

“I’m here to announce today that I will be retiring from all international cricket after the SCG Test match,” Khawaja told the press.

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