Sydney, Jan. 2 -- Usman Khawaja, who has confirmed his international retirement after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, opened up about facing criticism after suffering a back injury at the start of the Ashes series, according to ESPNcricinfo.

The veteran cricketer slammed "racial stereotypes" for being treated differently from other Australian players across his entire career.

The 39-year-old Khawaja will enter his last Test with 87 matches and 6206 runs, including 16 centuries and 28 half-centuries. He has an average of 43.39 in 157 innings.

The veteran cricketer confirmed his international retirement during a 50-minute press conference at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday.

During the emotional press conference, Khaw...