New Delhi, Dec. 25 -- Australia batter Usman Khawaja will have a personal milestone in sight when he walks out to bat in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Friday, with the experienced left-hander just 28 runs away from completing 8,000 international runs.

Khawaja has so far amassed 7,972 runs in 135 international matches, which include 18 centuries and 41 half-centuries. The upcoming Test presents him with an opportunity to add another landmark to his already impressive career, especially in front of a packed MCG crowd.

Australia, meanwhile, have already retained the Ashes after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead in the series. Steve Smith's side will now be aiming to extend their dominance and push for a 4-0 adv...