New Delhi, Jan. 2 -- Australia's veteran opener Usman Khawaja called time on a decorated 14-year-career in international cricket on Friday, with the home Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) set to be his finale.

Retiring at Sydney, where it all started, Khawaja is leaving behind a lot of memories, iconic knocks and inspiring tales of comeback, having made a habit out of bouncing back every time he was dropped from the team.

The 39-year-old is well known for being a resolute, gritty Test opener and for his outspoken nature on a variety of topics, including Australian cricket, his ethnicity, and world politics. The left-hander is leaving behind a legacy as one of Australia's finest opening batters, who excelled across a variety of c...