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Ashes 2025-26: Usman Khawaja included in Australia’s Sydney Test squad, set to address media amid retirement talks

ByRomeo Minalane

Jan 2, 2026 #Ashes, #Usman

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Australia have named their squad for the Sydney Test in the Ashes 2025–26, with Usman Khawaja included despite growing retirement speculation. The veteran batter is set to address the media ahead of the match, with focus firmly on his Test future.

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Kajol swears by pilates at 51: Joint-friendly workout that builds strength, longevity Australia has revealed their squad for the fifth and final Test of the Ashes 2025-26, scheduled for 1 January. Veteran left-handed batsman Usman Khawaja has been included in the 15-member team amidst ongoing speculation regarding his retirement. The Sydney Test is set to commence on 4 January at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG). Australia has already secured the Ashes with a 3-1 lead, but England enters this match following a swift victory over the Aussies in just two days during the Boxing Day Test.

Usman Khawaja set to address media amid retirement speculation

Concerns about Khawaja’s future in Test cricket have intensified due to his lackluster performance in the longest format. The left-handed opener has only managed to accumulate 153 runs across three matches in the current Ashes series, with a top score of 82 achieved in Adelaide.

As widely reported, Khawaja is expected to hold a press conference on Friday, 3 January, as discussions about his retirement intensify. The 39-year-
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