Australia’s Pat Cummins and former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan extended their congratulations to Usman Khawaja following his decision to retire from international cricket post the upcoming Ashes Test in Sydney. Khawaja, a veteran Australian batsman, will conclude his career as one of the country’s top run-scorers, aiming to surpass Michael Hussey’s record in his final match. Cummins praised Khawaja’s 15-year career and expressed hopes for a memorable century in his farewell Test.
In response to Khawaja’s retirement news, Dhawan commended his remarkable journey and wished him success for his final appearance on the field. Khawaja, speaking to the media at the Sydney Cricket Ground, revealed that the retirement decision had been on his mind for some time and involved discussions with his wife, Rachel, before reaching a conclusion. Despite considering the possibility of continuing, Khawaja felt it was the right time to step away from the international arena.
With over 8,000 runs in international cricket across formats, Khawaja has represented Australia in 87 Tests, 40 ODIs, and nine T20Is during his illustrious career. The 39-year-old cricketer, honored as the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year in 2023 and a key player in Australia’s World Test Championship triumph, reflected on his achievements as he prepares to bid farewell to the sport.
