Usman Khawaja, an experienced Left-handed Australian opener, continues to challenge expectations and age as he approaches his 38th birthday in December 2024. Khawaja has played in over 73 Test matches for Australia over his career, and his latest performances have shown that he is still at the peak of his game.

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With an impressive career spanning over 73 Test matches for Australia, Khawaja's recent performances have solidified his place as a top-tier cricketer. Awarded the ICC Test Player of the Year in 2023, he has been a standout player since his return to the Australian Test team in 2022, boasting an average of over 50 in Tests. 

In his interview with Wide World of Sports, Khawaja reflected on his current state and future in cricket. "I feel like I can still perform at the highest level," he said, highlighting his enduring passion and readiness to continue contributing to the team.

“I’m still in good nick! I’m playing every game, I reckon I’m doing all right! But honestly, I’m still enjoying the games, I feel like I can still perform at the highest level. I just won ICC Test Player of the Year. Never in my wildest dreams would I have expected to win that, particularly two or three years ago when I was out of the Test side,” Khawaja told Wide World of Sports.

"A lot has happened since then, and I’m enjoying playing in this cricket team right now. I feel like I can continue to do it for the foreseeable future, but I never look too far ahead. So whether that’s one, two, or three years, I have no idea,” he also added

Currently, Khawaja is enjoying a much-needed break from cricket after an intense 18-month period. He opted out of the IPL and was not selected for the T20 World Cup, he played IPL for Rising Pune Super Giants in 2016. 

“I’m sort of just rolling with it now, but I’m not giving myself a timeline. Every day is a gift. I’m just really just enjoying playing for Australia and being a part of the process every single day,” Khawaja said.