Usman Khawaja is set to begin his red-ball campaign ahead of the Ashes with no concern over when "the end" of his Test career will come.

The 38-year-old will play for Queensland in the opening Sheffield Shield round against Tasmania at Allan Border Field on Saturday seeking runs, but is regarded as a lock to play in the first Test against England in Perth that starts on November 21.

Khawaja, who has scored more Test runs (3,166 at 47.25) than any other Australian batsman beyond the age of 35, spoke about why he has rejected the concept of a farewell tour or predicting his Test future.

"That is the only reason, I can confidently say, I have performed the way I have since I have come back into the team," he said.

"It is due to my perspective, my beliefs and the understanding everything i

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