Usman Khawaja has scored 6,206 runs at an average of 43.49 in his 87 tests with 16 centuries and 28 half-centuries.
Khawaja will stay with the squad, the team said, keeping alive his hopes of extending his Test career past his 39th birthday next month.
Usman Khawaja reportedly told reporters Adam Collins and Bharat Sundaresan he wouldn't be performing an interview after spotting a SEN microphone.
Former Australia opener David Warner on Tuesday said he is willing to come out of retirement and play against India in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, if the home team needs him in the opening slot.
Australian players at the India vs Australia 4th Test were informed about the news of the death of Pat Cummins' mother by coach Andrew McDonald.
Matthew Kuhnemann picked up 5-16 with the ball before Usman Khawaja struck 60 with the bat to put Australia firmly in control after the first day of the third cricket test against India on March 1.
Usman Khawaja lit up an overcast first day of the fifth Ashes test on Monday with a stunning opening salvo which helped Australia to 111-2 when rain forced an early tea break at the Sydney Cricket Ground.
Rain stopped play about 30 minutes before tea on the first day of the fifth Ashes test on Monday, with Australia on 111-2 in their first innings.