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flag Usman Khawaja nears 8,000 international runs ahead of the Boxing Day Ashes Test.

flag Usman Khawaja is one run away from 8,000 international runs, needing just 28 more to reach the milestone as he prepares to play in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. flag The Australian left-hander, with 7,972 runs in 135 matches, is set to feature in the fourth Ashes Test, where Australia aims to complete a 4-0 series sweep after leading 3-0. flag Steve Smith returns as stand-in captain in place of rested Pat Cummins, who is sidelined by a back injury. flag Australia is expected to field an all-pace attack, with potential debutants Brendan Doggett, Michael Neser, and Jhye Richardson in contention, pending a final pitch assessment. flag Khawaja’s recent form, including scores of 82 and 40 in Adelaide, has secured his place in the lineup.

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