India, Jan. 2 -- Usman Khawaja called time on his international career after a 15-year-long journey. The left-handed batter, 39, will be playing his farewell game on Sunday, the fifth and final Ashes Test against England. Ever since the series against England began in November 2025, speculation was rife about Khawaja's future, with several greats predicting his retirement by the end of the Ashes.

In the early hours of Friday, Khawaja confirmed his decision to retire from international cricket, addressing a packed group of reporters while surrounded by his family. In a media conference that lasted more than 45 minutes, Khawaja looked back fondly at his career; however, he didn't forget to go out with a full swing, once again batting for i...