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Khawaja guaranteed for SCG, future unclear after that
- On Dec 29, 2025, Australia coach Andrew McDonald guaranteed Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG, saying, `We haven't had a conversation; the speculation has been from external `.
- Andrew McDonald noted Khawaja turned 39 earlier this month, and a back injury ruled him out in Brisbane before a late recall at Adelaide; he then returned home to Queensland for a break.
- Khawaja's scores of 82 and 40 bolstered his case for selection in the remaining match, averaging just over 30 in three Ashes Tests despite mixed results in Melbourne's fourth Test.
- Selectors may need to press Khawaja for a decision given the long gap until the next Test, as with up to eight months until then, his choice could affect his Cricket Australia central contract early next year.
- Concerns over Labuschagne's strike-rate and debates around Green, Webster and Murphy shape selection choices ahead of Sydney, while McDonald left the door open for veterans through the 2027 UK tour.
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Theres no indication at my end: Coach McDonald on Khawajas Test future uncertainty - The Tribune
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald stated that selectors have received no hints from Usman Khawaja regarding his future, but confirmed he will be selected in the fifth and final Test of the ongoing Ashes series, set to start on January 4 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), as per ESPNcricinfo.
·Chandigarh, India
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Ashes: Australia selectors to decide Khawaja Test future as no retirement word yet
Usman Khawaja’s Test future remains uncertain despite growing retirement speculation. With no word yet from the veteran batter, Australian selectors are prepared to independently assess his place beyond the Sydney Ashes Test.
·India
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