Sydney Test Against SL to be Michael Hussey’s Last Test

Australian left-handed batsman, Michael Hussey announces his retirement from international test cricket just weeks after ex-captain Ricky Ponting retired.

The 37-year-old Hussey, at the peak of his powers, made the surprise announcement as Australia prepared for the third Test at Sydney Cricket Ground in a series against Sri Lanka they have already secured by winning the first two matches.

The traditional New Year's Test at Sydney, starting on Jan. 3, 2013 will be Hussey's 79th and last. Hussey is Australia's 12th highest runscorer, despite not making his Test debut until the age of 30.

Derbyshire's Pakistan-born batsman Usman Khawaja is likely to move into the Test squad as a contender to bat at No 5 or No 6 after being on standby for captain Michael Clarke in recent tests.