Sydney, Jan. 2 -- Usman Khawaja, who has confirmed his international retirement after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney against England, reflected on his recent struggle with selection in the third Ashes after missing the second game due to back spasms.

He felt frustrated when he wasn't picked for the third Test, despite believing he could've fitted into the middle order.

Khawaja suffered back spasms in the first Test, which ruled him out of the second game. Khawaja was ready to go in the third test, but he did not initially make it in the playing 11. Steve Smith's health problems allowed Khawaja to come back into the team on match morning at Adelaide Oval.

"Trying to get back to the Brisbane game, trying to play that and not being able t...