Usman Khawaja intends to proceed his T20 profession subsequent season, and whereas uncontracted within the BBL, his desire is to strike a brand new take care of the Brisbane Warmth.
The 38-year-old, who retired from worldwide cricket on the finish of the latest Ashes collection after a stellar Take a look at profession, is one among 68 uncontracted gamers who could be signed by rival golf equipment within the nine-day commerce and free company interval, which closes on February 5 at 5pm (AEDT).
Khawaja captained the Warmth within the closing levels of the BBL after his Take a look at commitments have been accomplished.
He joins fellow Take a look at stars Michael Neser and Marnus Labuschagne amongst unsigned Warmth gamers.
A contract embargo is now in place, which implies all golf equipment are unable to re-sign or prolong any current gamers on their listing till it’s lifted.
Non-binding discussions with unsigned gamers, together with Khawaja, can proceed however can’t be introduced till after the embargo is lifted.
AAP understands that Khawaja, who lives in Brisbane together with his younger household, would ideally wish to re-sign with the Warmth as soon as the embargo ends, however is ready to entertain a transfer if a deal can’t be struck.
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The veteran is about to maneuver into commentary subsequent summer season with Fox Cricket, however continues to be open to enjoying in different T20 tournaments around the globe.
He’s additionally dedicated to serving to the Queensland Bulls win the Sheffield Defend and can proceed his first-class profession for the remainder of this season.
The Bulls are in second place on the ladder and play competitors leaders Victoria away of their subsequent match, which begins on February 6 when the Defend resumes.
The Warmth had signed 10 of the allotted 12 gamers earlier than the BBL contract embargo got here into play.
Whereas they’ve 9 eligible free brokers, as reported by web site cricket.com.au, a number of these gamers should still play for the Warmth subsequent summer season.
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