Usman Khawaja To Address Test Future Speculation Ahead Of Sydney Ashes Test

Australian batter Usman Khawaja scheduled a press conference amidst speculation about his Test career.

Amid ongoing speculation about his Test future, Australian batter Usman Khawaja will address the media ahead of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that Khawaja will discuss rumours about his Test career at a press conference on Friday morning. The 39-year-old is likely to play in the final match, but his red-ball career beyond this series remains uncertain.

Scheduled for 8:15 am (Australian time) at the SCG, the press conference will occur before the team’s training session. While Cricket Australia has not confirmed the speakers, the report states Khawaja is expected to speak.

Khawaja’s performance in this Ashes series has been mixed, with scores of 2, 82, 40, 29, and 0. He injured his back during the first Test in Perth and missed the next match in Brisbane. He was initially expected to be dropped for the third Test in Adelaide but played when captain Steve Smith fell ill.

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Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has urged the veteran batter to consider retiring after the upcoming Test. Clarke believes this will be Khawaja’s farewell match and hopes he retires on a high note. Clarke expressed a desire to see Khawaja score a century at the SCG and exit the game positively, calling it a rare opportunity for players.