Overview
- Andrew McDonald said Khawaja’s 2025 output remains sufficient for selection and guaranteed he will be “there marking centre” at the SCG.
- The 39-year-old has not announced retirement plans after scores of 29 and 0 at the MCG following innings of 83 and 40 in Adelaide.
- Khawaja missed the second Test with a back injury and was recalled for Adelaide when Steve Smith was ruled out with vertigo.
- Brett Lee described an SCG send-off as a “special” option for Khawaja and was announced as an Australian Cricket Hall of Fame inductee.
- Australia are expected to persist with Cameron Green and Jake Weatherald, with offspinner Todd Murphy a likely inclusion for Sydney depending on conditions.