Usman Khawaja officially announces retirement plans before Sri Lanka tests

Australian inaugurator Usman Khawaja has opened over his plans to retire from the test cricket before the next two-game series in Sri Lanka. Khawaja stated that he continues to continue to play whenever he could contribute effectively, adding that he tries not to think too much forward.

Khawaja was last seen in action during the five-game test series against India, where the team led by Pat Cummins won a 3-1 victory. The left -handed batter scored 184 races with an average desolate of 20.44, with only half a century in ten entries. Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed him six times in nine entries.

There will be a lot of transition underway – Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja recognized inevitable transitions to test cricket over the next three or four years. Khawaja said he wants to continue to play the maximum time he can, but added that if the coaches believe that it is time for him to retire, he will respect his decision and gracefully leave.

“For the next three or four years, there will be a lot of transition,” Khawaja said.

“I am very much in tune with this and I still want to play and I want to continue to play the time I can. But I also know that there could be a suitable time to escape. If I am still playing and the selectors are like:” We feel that the Time “, is,” Let me know and I can slide, “he added.

The selection of Australia for the next two -game series highlights the preparation of the team for a transition phase. Among the XI players who won the victory in the India series in Sydney, only Konstas was under 30. Cooper Connolly and Nathan McSweeney have joined the series staff.

I still would like to play at least ashes – Usman Khawaja

Usman Khawaja hesitates when setting a specific retirement calendar, but he hopes to be part of the Australia team for the Ashes 2025/26 series against England. The Zurd stated that it takes “one summer at a time” is better than planning further.

“There are definitely these thoughts (tilting in Sydney) to my head, I’m not afraid to talk about it. I’m human,” Khawaja said.

“I would still like to play ashes at least. I try not to think too much forward, this is as advanced as I believe. As we win, I’m still contributing, my body is still I feel good, I will play for me always feel more like one summer at a time (instead of retiring after the ashes).

Been a love -hate relationship – Usman Khawaja

The 38 -year -old player is ready to open the baptism for Australia in the series, taking into account his good performance during the tour of India in 2023, where he was the highest scorer. Khawaja, who had previously been criticized by his record in Asia, is now more comfortable with the natural ups and downs of the Cricket.

“(Playing the subcontinent) has been a love-hate relationship,” he said.

“(But) there will be times when you write down the races, sometimes do not write down.

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