Australia coach Andrew McDonald confirmed Usman Khawaja will play in the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney, dismissing speculation about it being his last international match. Despite scrutiny over his batting position and recent performance, McDonald stated Khawaja's calendar year performance warrants selection. Khawaja, 39, has averaged just over 30 in the series, scoring 82 in Adelaide but registering low scores in Melbourne. He has not publicly commented on his future plans.