Ashes: Usman Khawaja picked as Australia announce squad for Sydney Test against England
Australia’s Usman Khawaja plays a shot. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Australia announced the 15-member squad on Thursday (January 1, 2026) for the fifth and final Ashes Test against England, starting on January 4 in Sydney, as confirmed by cricket.com.au. In the absence of regular captain Pat Cummins, veteran batter Steve Smith will continue to…