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Key Takeaways
- 1đź“Š Khawaja 2025: 800+ runs, 45 avg secures SCG spot
- 2🏆 No retirement talks; family break now
- 3đź’ˇ Strong form trumps age for coach
- 4đź”® 13 Tests post-Sydney: Bangladesh to India
- 5đź’¬ 'Uz will come to us if retiring' - McDonald
"McDonald believed that the southpaw would approach the management if he decided to call time on his career"
Usman Khawaja shows no retirement signs after Sydney Ashes finale, confirms Australia coach Andrew McDonald. The 39-year-old opener enjoys family time post-MCG loss, with strong 2025 form securing his SCG spot. No discussions on quitting despite packed schedule ahead, prioritizing current battles.
Khawaja's year: 800+ Test runs at 45 average, anchoring amid Australia's 3-1 lead. Post-Sydney gap to Bangladesh Test in August, then 13 matches by March tests longevity. Coach trusts he'll signal any exit, backing his selection merit.
Form Over Age Debate
Khawaja's consistency—50+ average at SCG—outshines peers. Stats: 2025 strike rate 55, vital vs England's attack. Parallels Alastair Cook's late-career solidity. No fatigue flags; family break refreshes him.
Packed Calendar Tests Resolve
Sydney decider shapes legacies; Australia's home streak on line. Khawaja's retention stabilizes top order for Bangladesh, SA, NZ, India tours.
Future Beyond Ashes Clear?
Post-Sydney: Will Khawaja extend to WTC? 13 Tests loom—watch his call.
"No indication he's calling it in Sydney." - Andrew McDonald
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