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    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket

    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket


    The 39-year-old Australian left-handed batsman has confirmed he will call it quits after the fifth and final Ashes test at his home ground, the SCG.

    Khawaja says as a Pakistani-born Muslim, he believes there has been a difference in the way he was reported on compared to his teammates.



    The fifth test against England starts on Sunday afternoon.

    NEWSTALK ZB'S INTERNATIONAL CRICKET COVERAGE WITH GENERAL FINANCE.  GREAT RATES AND A MEMBER OF THE DEPOSITOR COMPENSATION SCHEME.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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