Sun Jan 26 16:05:44 UTC 2025: ## Usman Khawaja Deflects Retirement Speculation Ahead of Sri Lanka Series

**Sydney, Australia** – Veteran Australian batsman Usman Khawaja has addressed recent retirement speculation, stating he will continue playing as long as he feels he is contributing to the team’s success. However, the 38-year-old downplayed the possibility of playing for another four or five years.

Khawaja’s performance in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India fueled retirement talk. He averaged a modest 20.44 with just one half-century across five Tests, and notably, was dismissed six times by Jasprit Bumrah in nine innings. His struggles on home soil, coupled with his age and Australian media questioning his place in the aging team, led to speculation about his future.

While acknowledging significant changes are likely within the Australian team over the next four years, with several senior players expected to retire, Khawaja expressed his desire to play for Australia for as long as he is capable. He specifically voiced his ambition to be part of the Ashes series against England in late 2025/26.

Khawaja is hoping to regain form in the upcoming two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, beginning January 29th.

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