Australian batting stalwart Usman Khawaja has announced that he will retire from international cricket following the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), marking an emotional end to a career that began at the same venue more than a decade ago.
The 39-year-old left-hander will play his final Test in Sydney, bringing his journey full circle after making his Test debut at the SCG in 2011. Over the years, Khawaja established himself as one of Australia’s most dependable top-order batters. Especially in the latter phase of his career where he enjoyed a remarkable resurgence.
Khawaja finishes with over 6,200 Test runs, including 16 centuries, and earned widespread respect for his calm temperament, technical excellence, and leadership within the dressing room. His performances in challenging overseas conditions and his dominance at home made him a key pillar of Australia’s Test batting lineup.
Beyond statistics, Khawaja’s legacy extends off the field. As the first Pakistan-born Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket. He became a symbol of diversity and inclusion, often speaking openly about identity, equality, and staying true to one’s beliefs in elite sport.
With the SCG set to host his farewell, Australian cricket prepares to bid goodbye to a player whose career was defined by resilience, class, and quiet determination.
