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Why has cricketer Khawaja been barred from showing solidarity with Gaza?

Australian cricketer says ICC is showing ‘double standards’ about when players can display political images.

Al Jazeera

Snapshot of day one of the second Test in Melbourne

Pakistan sent Australia in to bat and Abdullah Shafique squandered an early chance to make inroads before a three-hour rain delay put a dampener on proceedings.

AAP

Warner, Hussey proud of Khawaja's humanitarian stance

Australian cricket great Mike Hussey has expressed his pride for Usman Khawaja with how the opener is speaking about his personal beliefs.

AAP

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Usman Khawaja criticises ICC for ‘double standards’ after dove logo ban

Opener highlights other cricketers who have displayed symbols including Marnus Labuschagne as Pat Cummins reiterates support

The Guardian - AU

ICC slammed for blocking Australian cricketer’s show of support for Gaza

Khawaja’s attempt to have message of support and peace sign on his boots was blocked by cricket’s world governing body.

Al Jazeera

Cummins offers support for Khawaja's banned dove symbol

Usman Khawaja won't be allowed to display a dove symbol during the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan as Australia look to take an unbeatable series lead.

AAP

Usman Khawaja denied permission to have peace symbol on bat, say reports

Usman Khawaja denied permission to display peace symbol on bat and shoes for Boxing Day Test against Pakistan by ICC.

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Usman Khawaja criticises ICC after charge for wearing black armband

Khawaja said the black armband was for a ‘personal bereavement’ after the Australia opener was sanctioned by the ICC

The Independent UK

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

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

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.

AAP

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

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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.

Newcastle Herald

Sandy bottom is better than Christmas

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

The Hindu

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.

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AAP

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.

The Hindu

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

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

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.

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