The Australian veteran Usman Khawaja opened about his retirement plans at Cricket Test before the next two matches in Sri Lanka. Khawaja said he remains eager to continue playing as long as he can contribute effectively, adding that he is trying not to think too far.
Khawaja was last seen in action during the series of five-match tests against India, where the Cummins bed team won a 3-1 victory. The left-handed battle marked 184 running running on a bad average of 20.44, with only half a century in ten halves. He was dismissed by Jasprit Bumrah six times in nine halves.
There will be many transitions – Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja has recognized the inevitable transitions in the test cricket over the next three -four years. Khawaja said he wants to continue playing as long as he can, but he added that if the selectors feel it is time for him to set aside, he would respect their decision and go out with grace.
“In the next three -four years, there will be many transitions,” Khawaja said.
“I am quite adapted to this and I still want to play and I want to play as much as I can. I am like:” We feel the time to come, “it is:” You announce and I can slip, “he added.
The Australia team for the future series of two matches highlights the team's preparation for a transition phase. Among the XI players who secured the victory in the India series in Sydney, only Konstas was under 30. Cooper Connolly and Nathan McSweeney were added to the series team.
I would still like to play ashes to a minimum – Usman Khawaja
Usman Khawaja hesitates to establish a specific retirement chronology, but hopes to be part of the Australia team for the 2025/26 ashes series. Southpaw said it takes it “a summer at one point” is better than planning beyond that.
“They are definitely those thoughts (leaving Sydney) in my head, I'm not afraid to talk about it. I'm a man,” Khawaja said.
“I still like to play the ashes to a minimum. I try not to think too far, it is as far as I think. As long as I win, my body still feels good, I will play.
It was a love relationship -ura – Usman Khawaja
The 38 -year -old will open the fight for Australia in series, given his strong performance during the 2023 India tournament, where it was the best score. Khawaja, who has previously faced criticism for his registration in Asia, feels more at ease with natural ascension and cricket downs.
“(Playing the subcontinent) was a love love relationship,” he said.
“(But) there will be times when you run running, how many times you do not mark.
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