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Khawaja Insists Armband Was Not Political, After ICC Reprimand

Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday that a black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement" and not politically motivated, after the star batter was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

International Business Times

South Asian community 'critical' for cricket growth

Cricket Australia has released its multicultural action plan, identifying the fast growing South Asian community as a critical part of the sport's growth.

AAP

Khawaja insists armband was for 'personal bereavement'

Usman Khawaja will keep fighting the ICC after being charged for wearing a black armband he insists was for a personal bereavement.

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Australia batter Khawaja gets ICC reprimand over black armband to support Palestinians in Gaza

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan

The Independent UK

Sportsmen have a platform — some use it well, others waste it

Australian batter Usman Khawaja's attempt to wear slogans "All lives are equal" & "Freedom is a human right" on his shoes raises questions about sportsman's obligation towards the world.

The Hindu

Sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Letters to the Editor: Baths' sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Newcastle Herald

500 Test wickets is huge: Australia skipper Cummins lauds Lyon on reaching major career milestone

Australia's all-round show leads to thumping 360-run win over Pakistan in Perth Test, Pat Cummins praises Warner, Khawaja, Marsh & Lyon.

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Nathan Lyon celebrates 500 wickets as Australia thrash Pakistan by 360 runs

Nathan Lyon joins 500-wicket club as Australia bowl Pakistan out for 89, cruise to 360-run victory in Perth Test.

The Hindu

1st Test: Australia hammer Pakistan by 360 runs, Nathan Lyon joins 500-wickets club

Nathan Lyon achieved the remarkable feat of joining the exclusive 500-wicket club, contributing with two wickets on Sunday at the seam-friendly Optus Stadium track, as Australia bowled out Pakistan for a mere 89 to secure a commanding 360-run victory in the first Test.

The Times of India

Khawaja-style banner removed at Optus Stadium

A banner repeating Usman Khawaja's banned shoe inscriptions "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" has been taken down at the first Test in Perth.

AAP

Lyon snares Test scalp 500 as Australia crush Pakistan

Australia have taken a 1-0 lead in their three-match series against Pakistan after cruising to a 360-run win in the first Test.

AAP

Australia seize control in first Test against Pakistan as Lyon nears milestone

NEW DELHI: Australia extended their lead against Pakistan to 300 runs on day three of the first Test in Perth on Saturday.

The Times of India

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test | Australia builds big lead over Pakistan as Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test: Australia take 300-run lead in first Test vs Pakistan, as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon moves within one wicket of 500-mark. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dig in to extend lead.

The Hindu

Australia v Pakistan: first Test, day three – as it happened

Over-by-over: Despite the loss of David Warner for a duck, Australia are slowly extending their lead after Pakistan’s batters crumbled

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Usman Khawaja challenges cricket’s uncomfortable relationship with activism

This type of statement has never found a welcoming home in the sport, if permitted it would be a pivotal moment

The Guardian - UK

Sports quiz of the week: Mary Earps, Draymond Green and Sergio Ramos

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AAP

Khawaja message would have set precedent, says CA boss

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has backed the ICC's stance on Usman Khawaja, who was prevented from wearing a humanitarian message on his shoes in Perth.

The Hindu

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test | David Warner's powerful 164 in farewell series leads Australia to 346/5

David Warner hits 164 in farewell Test series as Australia reach 346/5 vs Pakistan's inexperienced bowlers

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Thursday briefing: Can US support for Israel’s war against Hamas survive ‘indiscriminate bombing’?

In today’s newsletter: Joe Biden is striking an increasingly lonely figure on the global stage and tensions are rising with Benjamin Netanyahu

The Independent UK

Australia cricketer Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his 'all lives are equal' shoes

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has worn a black armband because he wasn’t allowed to wear shoes branded with a “all lives are equal” humanitarian message on Day 1 of the series-opening cricket test against Pakistan

The Times of India

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Barred from written messages, Australia's Usman Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest

On the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, Australia opener Usman Khawaja expressed his solidarity with people in Gaza through a subtle protest.

The Hindu

Australia cricketer Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his ''all lives are equal'' shoes

Usman Khawaja wore a black arm band to show solidarity with people suffering in Gaza, after the ICC prohibited him from wearing shoes with a humanitarian message.

AAP

Khawaja questions ICC rules around messages on shoes

Usman Khawaja has questioned why the International Cricket Council treated him differently to other players previously displaying messages on their equipment.

AAP

Warner shushes the critics with 164 against Pakistan

A second Test century since January 2020 has relieved the pressure on under-fire opener David Warner in the series-opening match against Pakistan in Perth.

Al Jazeera

Australia cricketer Khawaja will ‘fight’ to wear Palestine solidarity shoes

Khawaja says he will fight the ICC’s ruling that stops him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Palestine.

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