Khawaja to challenge ICC reprimand, says armband was for a bereavement Usman Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing armband in support of Palestinians, faces additional sanctions if repeated. The Hindu · Dec 22, 2023
Friday briefing: Will facial recognition turn the UK public into a ‘permanent police line-up’? In today’s newsletter: Inside plans to swell a searchable database using driving licences that will make the UK an ‘omni-surveillance society’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023
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 · Dec 22, 2023
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 · Dec 22, 2023
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. AAP · Dec 22, 2023
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 · Dec 22, 2023
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 · Dec 19, 2023
Sandy bottom is better than Christmas Letters to the Editor: Baths' sandy bottom is better than Christmas Newcastle Herald · Dec 19, 2023
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. The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023
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 · Dec 17, 2023
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 · Dec 17, 2023
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 · Dec 17, 2023
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 · Dec 17, 2023
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 · Dec 16, 2023
The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023 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 Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023 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
The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023 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 · Dec 15, 2023 Sports quiz of the week: Mary Earps, Draymond Green and Sergio Ramos Have you been paying attention to the big stories in football, rugby union, snooker, darts, NFL, basketball and cricket?
AAP · Dec 15, 2023 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 · Dec 14, 2023 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
The Guardian - UK · Dec 14, 2023 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 · Dec 14, 2023 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 · Dec 14, 2023 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 · Dec 14, 2023 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 · Dec 14, 2023 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.