Summary
Usman Khawaja, an Australian cricket player, will retire from international cricket after the final Ashes Test against England in Sydney. The 39-year-old, who first played in January 2011, has been part of six Ashes series and will end his career with a significant match in the place where he began. Khawaja has played for Australia in various formats and has been a key player for the team.
Key Facts
- Usman Khawaja will retire after the fifth Ashes Test against England.
- He is 39 years old and will play his 88th and final Test match.
- Khawaja first played international cricket in January 2011 against England.
- He was the first Muslim to play for the Australian cricket team.
- Khawaja has played in six Ashes series with two wins, two losses, and two draws.
- During his Test career, he scored 6,206 runs with an average of 43.39, including 16 centuries.
- Khawaja also participated in the 2023 World Test Championship win with Australia.
- He retires as Australia leads the current Ashes series 3-1, with the final Test starting soon.
