Australian cricketer Steve Smith has responded to teammate Usman Khawaja's claims of 'racial stereotyping' during his retirement announcement. Smith stated that some of the commentary surrounding Khawaja, particularly regarding an injury sustained while playing golf, was unfair. Khawaja, who debuted in 2011, made these remarks ahead of the fifth Ashes Test, which Australia won to secure a 3-1 series lead. Smith also addressed his own retirement rumors, indicating he is taking his career one series at a time.