Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from international cricket, SCG Test will be his final bow

Australian cricket will witness an emotional farewell this week Usman Khawaja confirmed that the fifth Ash test in return for England at the Sydney Cricket Ground will be the last appearance of his international career. The 39-year-old southpaw will draw the curtains on a remarkable 15-year test journey at the venue that launched his professional […]

Joe Root insists players are fully committed to England management after Ash’s win

Joe Root insists England’s players remain “absolutely committed” to the current regime after an overdue Ashes win in Melbourne eased some of the mounting pressure. Head coach Brendon McCullum and general manager Rob Key both faced questions about their futures after England surrendered the urn with three successive defeats, but the prospect of a whitewash […]