Sydney, Dec. 31 -- Former England captain Michael Vaughan has urged Australia's Usman Khawaja to retire on his own terms and decide his "destiny" in the upcoming Australia vs England fifth and final Ashes Test, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, as per the Sydney Morning Herald.

While Khawaja's retirement talks have gained traction of late, there has been no official word from him. However, Australia's coach Andrew McDonald stated after the MCG Boxing Day Test that there have been no discussions with Khawaja about his future and dismissed external speculation.

Khawaja started the Ashes as Australia's long-standing opener, but has not opened after he suffered back spasms in Perth. He missed the Brisbane Test and was ...