Usman Khawaja will retire after the SCG Ashes Test (Picture credit: AP)
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News1802-01-2026, 15:51

Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test; Cummins, Dhawan React

  • Usman Khawaja announced his retirement after the 5th Ashes Test in Sydney, starting January 4.
  • Australia skipper Pat Cummins and former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan extended their best wishes.
  • Khawaja, Australia's first Pakistan-born and Muslim national cricketer, debuted at SCG in 2011.
  • He played 88 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs with 16 hundreds, and is a qualified pilot.
  • His foundation supports young people from diverse backgrounds through cricket and education.

Why It Matters: Usman Khawaja retires after Sydney Ashes Test, celebrated by Cummins and Dhawan for his impactful career.

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