Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated veteran opener Usman Khawaja on his retirement from international cricket.

Ashes 5th Test Highlights: Joe Root and Harry Brook tamed Australia's all-pace attack with an unbroken 154-run stand on Sunday to rescue England and give them the upper hand after a rain-hit day one of the fifth and final Ashes Test.

The 54-year-old former right-handed batter, who played 67 Tests, was reported to be in an induced coma following a bout of meningitis.

Australian chief selector, George Bailey, suggested that all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could potentially don the gloves as a reserve wicketkeeper during the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 for Australia.

Australia skipper Steve Smith said Saturday he had no end date to call time on his career, while keeping England guessing on how his team will line up for the fifth and final Ashes Test.

Ben Stokes has urged England chiefs to keep faith with "Bazball" architect Brendon McCullum despite a stinging Ashes defeat in Australia.

Jason Gillespie believes including former Aussie speedster Peter Siddle in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup squad wouldn't be a bad option.

Legendary Australian cricket team fast bowler Jason Gillespie weighed in on the allegations of racial stereotyping made by Usman Khawaja during his retirement press conference.

Australia's veteran opener Usman Khawaja called time on a decorated 14-year-career in international cricket on Friday, with the home Ashes Test at Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) set to be his finale.

Australian cricket team batter Usman Khawaja announced his retirement from Test cricket in an emotional speech ahead of the fifth Ashes Test match against England.

Usman Khawaja spoke openly about facing racism and Islamophobia throughout his career and criticised right-wing politicians for fuelling division.

Speaking to the media at the SCG, Khawaja said the decision had been on his mind for some time and that discussions with his wife, Rachel, played a significant role in finalising it.

Usman Khawaja made an explosive revelation as he confirmed his retirement from the Australian team after the Sydney Test.

Usman Khawaja immigrated to Australia from Islamabad as a child, battling the odds to become the country's first Pakistan-born, and first Muslim, national player.

An embarrassing moment took place for Perth Scorchers' Mahli Beardman during the side's Big Bash League 2025-26 game against Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval.

Former Australian cricketer Jason Gillespie declined a suggestion to coach the Indian Test team as they face struggles in the longest format of the game

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese hosted players from the Australian and England cricket teams ahead of the final Ashes Test at Kirribilli House for his annual New Year's Day reception on Thursday.

England coach Brendon McCullum is under pressure. Before their win in the fourth Test in Melbourne, England lost the third Ashes Test by 82 runs, giving Australia a 3-0 lead and the Ashes within just 11 days.