London, June 9 -- Australia's seasoned opener Usman Khawaja addressed his retirement plans and declared that when it's time for him to hang up his boots, he will "gracefully" do that ahead of defending their crown at Lord's in the World Test Championship final against South Africa on Wednesday.

The 38-year-old southpaw is walking towards the sunset of his illustrious career. After his long-time compatriot, David Warner's retirement, Khawaja has taken the brunt on his shoulders to offer stability at the top.

Khawaja's significance for Australia resonates in the 1,422 runs he has struck with his bat, the most by any Baggy Green in the ongoing WTC cycle, before the Lord's clash. Despite the concerns around his age, Khawaja feels he is at t...