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He two -game test series between Sri Lanka and Australia He is ready to start on January 29, promising an intense battle in challenging subcontinental conditions.
The two -game test series of Australia against Sri Lanka
Australia, directed by Steve SmithHe will seek to affirm his domain, especially after his recent success in the Border Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-2025 Although in the absence of regular pattern Pat cummins. Key players like Usman Khawaja and Marnus Labuschagne will face a hard test against Sri Lanka’s spins duo, Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis. Both teams have also included younger talents, reflecting an approach to the future. With Galle organizing both games, the series is expected to produce passionate and friendly competitions with the turns.
Usman Khawaja addresses retirement conversations
The veteran batter of Australia, Usman Khawaja, has talked about his trial retirement discussions before the next series of tests in Sri Lanka. He expressed a strong desire to continue playing while he can effectively contribute to the team’s success. However, Khawaja then emphasized that he avoids making long -term plans and prefers to focus on the present.
Despite his recent batting struggles, Khawaja acknowledged the inevitable transition phase that will be subjected to Test Cricket in the coming years. He reiterated his commitment to play while he feels that he can contribute significantly to the team’s success. In addition, Khawaja emphasized that he respects the decisions of the selectors and will separate with grace if they believe it is time for him to retire.
“For the next three or four years, there will be a lot of transition. I am quite in tune with that, and I still want to play and continue playing all the time I can. But I also know that there may be a suitable time to escape. If I am still playing and the selectors are like, ‘we feel that the time comes’, it is’, you let me know, and I can slide. “ Khawaja was summoned by the roar.
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Khawaja ambitions
Khawaja has also recognized the evolution of the test team and is still anxious to contribute to the success of the team. He also hinted at his long -term ambitions, expressing his desire to be part of the Australian team for the series Ashes 2025/26 against England.
“There are definitely those thoughts (leaning in Sydney) in my head. I am not afraid to talk about that. I am human. I would still like to play ashes with a minimum. I try not to think much later, that’s the next way I will think. While we win, I’m still contributing, my body still feels good, I will play. For me, you always feel more like a summer at the same time (instead of retiring after the ashes). “ Khawaja concluded.
A look at Khawaja’s test career
Khawaja’s test career has been impressive, with 78 games, where he has scored 5,635 races at an average of 44.02. His record includes 15 centuries and 27 half centuries, with a better score of his 195 career that is not against South Africa in 2023. However, the year 2024 has seen a fall in the form of Khawaja, since he achieved only 415 races to an average of an average of 25.93. This was a significant fall compared to their star performances in 2023 and 2022.
For 2024, he scored only two fifty, with his highest score of 75. The recent form of Khawaja in the BGT against India was not up to it, noting only 184 races at an average of 20.44 in ten tickets. Despite registering only half a century, his performance was eclipsed by Jasprit Bumrah, who fired him six times in nine entries.
