Cricketer Usman Khawaja to Retire After Sydney Ashes Test

Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Ashes Test will be his 88th and final one, with one of the country’s most successful batters confirming his retirement.

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja announces his retirement during a press conference, at the SCG, Sydney, Friday, January 2, 2026. AAP Image/Dan Himbrechts

Usman Khawaja’s Test career will come full circle and end in Sydney after the veteran batter confirmed he will retire at the end of the Ashes series.

After months of speculation around his future, Khawaja fronted a press conference in Sydney on Jan. 2 to confirm he would pull up stumps next week.