"We haven't had a conversation; the speculation has been from external [the media], McDonald said at the MCG on Monday. He's with his family at the moment having a couple of days off. We're always having conversations about where players are at ... there's no indication at my end that he's calling it in Sydney. But his performance in this calendar year has been good enough to warrant selection, so I'd say he'll be there marking centre in Sydney."
"Steve Smith's battle with veritgo symptoms handed Khawaja a late reprieve at the Adelaide Oval, with crucial knocks of 82 and 40 virtually locking him for the rest of the Ashes. But with up to eight months until Australia's next Test likely to be in Darwin and North Queensland against Bangladesh selectors may have to force Khawaja's hand if he doesn't make a call on his own."
Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG but is unsure if it will be the veteran's final Test. Khawaja turned 39 in December and his retirement decision remains pending until he announces it. A back injury ruled him out of Brisbane and he was not selected for the third Test. Steve Smith's vertigo symptoms created a late opportunity in Adelaide, where Khawaja scored 82 and 40, solidifying his place for the remainder of the Ashes. Selectors may need to prompt a decision before Australia's next Tests against Bangladesh, up to eight months away.
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