Overview
- The Sydney Morning Herald reports Usman Khawaja will front a Friday 8:15 a.m. press conference at the SCG to speak about his playing future.
- Khawaja, 39, is expected to play the fifth Test, having returned to the XI in Adelaide after back spasms and a Brisbane omission, and has recently batted in the middle order.
- Michael Vaughan has urged Khawaja to retire on his own terms at his home ground, warning he could otherwise be pushed out after a long career.
- Vaughan also argued England need a full, hard-fought performance in Sydney to reinforce confidence in the Ben Stokes–Brendon McCullum leadership after the two-day MCG win.
- Selection focus has turned to the SCG surface after a green-tinged pitch was sighted, with spin used sparingly this series and Todd Murphy in contention for a recall.