Carey, Smith, Khawaja among Ashes stars rejoining BBL-15
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
A number of leading Australian players have made themselves available for selection from January 10.
On the final morning, Khawaja led the Australian team onto the field on Day 5 as his teammates instinctively held back, allowing him to take in the occasion.
With Usman Khawaja set to retire after the Sydney Test and Nathan Lyon already sidelined through injury, Smith is set to become the oldest player in the Australian XI alongside Scott Boland in the Ashes 2025–26 finale.
The 39-year-old will continue to play domestic cricket, representing Brisbane Heat in the Big Bash League and remaining available for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield.
Khawaja, who has recently been the subject of speculation regarding his Test future, is expected to address the media ahead of the Sydney Test.
McDonald confirmed that Khawaja is currently taking a short break with his family and remains firmly in Australia’s plans for the Sydney Test.
The 39-year-old Aussie veteran achieved the milestone during his side's fourth Ashes Test against England, a Boxing Day Test match, at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).
Australia opener Usman Khawaja has declared himself fit and available for selection for the third Ashes Test in Adelaide after missing most of the ongoing series due to back spasms.
Pat Cummins returns for the third Test, while Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the remainder of the series. England, meanwhile, will be without Mark Wood for the rest of the tour.
Khawaja did not open in Australia’s first innings during the Perth Test after a back issue kept him off the field for an extended period while England batted.
