Aussie veteran Usman Khawaja completes 8,000 international runs
Dec 26, 2025
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). During his knock, Usman looked in good nick, scoring a 52-ball 29, with two fours, but he was caught behind by Jamie Smith on a Gus Atkinson delivery. After a fine outing at Adelaide on his 39th birthday, Khawaja failed to capitalise on a fine start on MCG as he battles age and fitness concerns and the emergence of a new Aussie opening pair, Travis Head and Jake Weatherald.