India, Jan. 2 -- Australia's long-time opening batter Usman Khawaja on Friday called time on his international career by announcing his retirement. The left-handed batter confirmed that the upcoming fifth and final Ashes Test against England would be his final game in international cricket. The 39-year-old made the announcement during a press conference with his family by his side. The southpaw informed his teammates of his decision on Friday morning.

Khawaja had made his Test debut in 2011, and the Sydney Ashes Test would be his 88th match in the longest format of the game for Australia. He was a part of Australia's World Test Championship (WTC)-winning squad in 2023 as well.

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