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    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket

    Usman Khawaja has sent a parting message to the media ahead of his retirement from international cricket


    The 39-year-old Australian left-handed batsman has confirmed he will call it quits after the fifth and final Ashes test at his home ground, the SCG.

    Khawaja says as a Pakistani-born Muslim, he believes there has been a difference in the way he was reported on compared to his teammates.



    The fifth test against England starts on Sunday afternoon.

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     Today's News

    		 Cricket:
    Kristian Clarke will mark out his run-up for the first time in international cricket when the Black Caps begin their white-ball tour of India tonight 11:37

     International:
    Australia wins World Cross Country Championships relay gold after Jessica Hull's anchor leg 11:27

     Entertainment:
    Kevin Hart has signed away the rights to his name 11:23

     Soccer:
    Five years after the club looked consigned to history, Macclesfield FC have pulled off one of the greatest upsets in English football 11:07

     Skiing:
    A major career breakthrough for teenage snowboarder Dane Menzies 10:57

     Entertainment:
    Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have finalised their divorce 10:53

     Business:
    The Government's rolling out a new tool to help Kiwis find the best power plan 10:47

     Law and Order:
    Christchurch Police have arrested a man, after a vehicle crashed into a house and power pole in Somerfield 10:27

     Entertainment:
    Jesy Nelson has thanked fans for their love and support after she revealed her daughters have a rare genetic condition 10:23

     International:
    The bombs in Afghanistan have stopped but its people now live under Taliban decrees 10:07

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