'They show their hypocrisy and lack of moral standing': Michael Holding slams ICC's stance on Usman Khawaja controversy
1 year ago

'They show their hypocrisy and lack of moral standing': Michael Holding slams ICC's stance on Usman Khawaja controversy

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Earlier, Khawaja also wanted to wear shoes with “all lives are equal”, but had not been given approval by the ICC to do so. Khawaja, though, did train at the MCG wearing shoes with the said text on Sunday ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Former West Indies cricketer Michael Holding has slammed the International Cricket Council for its stance on the Usman Khawaja controversy. Khawaja later decided to challenge ICC’s reprimand, claiming that he wore the armband for a “personal bereavement”.

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Australia PM praises Khawaja for showing courage amid stand-off with ICC
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia PM praises Khawaja for showing courage amid stand-off with ICC

The Hindu  

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has praised Usman Khawaja’s courage amid his stand-off with the ICC after expressing solidarity with the victims of the conflict between Palestine and Israel. Voting lines now open for Sportstar ACES Awards 2024 “I’d like to congratulate for the courage he has shown standing up for human values,” Albanese said. Last week, Australian captain Pat …

Usman Khawaja sports shoes with daughters' names after being barred by ICC over Gaza support
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Usman Khawaja sports shoes with daughters' names after being barred by ICC over Gaza support

Firstpost  

Usman Khawaja’s shoes displayed the names of his daughters Aisha and Ayla during Day 1 of the second Test in Melbourne. Usman Khawaja wore shoes with his daughters’ names as he batted against Pakistan on Tuesday, after being barred from sporting references to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A close-up look of the Australian opener’s shoes showed the names of …

ICC is being hypocritical over Usman Khawaja controversy says former cricketer and commentator, Michael Holding
1 year ago

ICC is being hypocritical over Usman Khawaja controversy says former cricketer and commentator, Michael Holding

The Hindu  

Michael Holding speaks against ICC over its decision to charge Usman Khawaja for wearing a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan, saying it showed a “lack of moral standing as an organisation”. Once again, they show their hypocrisy and lack of moral standing as an organisation.” Khawaja was prevented from wearing trainers bearing the messages ‘All lives are …

Usman Khawaja reprimanded for wearing black armband in Perth Test against Pakistan
1 year ago

Usman Khawaja reprimanded for wearing black armband in Perth Test against Pakistan

India TV News  

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has found himself in a tangle with authorities for the past few days for his desire to speak up for the ongoing crisis in Gaza and now has been pulled up by the International Cricket Council. Khawaja sported a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan in Perth in a bid to show solidarity with …

Australia's Usman Khawaja charged for pro-Palestine protest
1 year ago

Australia's Usman Khawaja charged for pro-Palestine protest

The Telegraph  

Australia opener Usman Khawaja has been charged by the International Cricket Council for wearing an unsanctioned black armband to show solidarity with people affected by conflict in Gaza. Ahead of Australia’s first Test against Pakistan last week, Khawaja trained in cricket spikes emblazoned with the words “All Lives Are Equal” and “Freedom is a Human Right”, a reference to the …

Australia vs Pakistan: Usman Khawaja wears black armband in support of Palestine
1 year ago

Australia vs Pakistan: Usman Khawaja wears black armband in support of Palestine

Firstpost  

Usman Khawaja wore a black armband in the first Test between Australia and Pakistan at the Perth Stadium Australian Test cricketer Usman Khawaja seemingly showed his support and solidarity with people of Palestine by wearing a black armband in the first Test against Pakistan at Perth Stadium on Thursday. The International Cricket Council, the governing body for the sport, disapproved …

AUS vs PAK: Australia’s Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his ‘all lives are equal’ shoes
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Australia’s Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his ‘all lives are equal’ shoes

The Hindu  

Australia batter Usman Khawaja wasn’t allowed to wear shoes branded with his “all lives are equal” humanitarian message, so he wore a black arm band instead Thursday on Day 1 of the series-opening cricket test against Pakistan. “I will never stop believing that.” Australia batted first in the five-day match, and Khawaja and fellow Australian opener David Warner strode to …

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

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

The Hindu  

Australia batter Usman Khawaja wasn't allowed to wear shoes branded with a “all lives are equal” humanitarian message, so he wore a black arm band instead Thursday, December 14, 2023, on Day 1 of the series-opening cricket test against Pakistan. The International Cricket Council intervened on Wednesday after Khawaja indicated he planned to wear shoes during the match that featured …

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja vows to fight Gaza message ban
1 year ago

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja vows to fight Gaza message ban

The Hindu  

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja vowed Wednesday to fight a ban on him wearing shoes ahead of the opening Test against Pakistan highlighting the plight of people in Gaza, saying it was a “humanitarian appeal” and not a political message. During training this week, the 36-year-old opening batter had hand-written slogans “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” …

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test: Australia’s Khawaja won’t wear shoes with Gaza messages, says Cummins
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test: Australia’s Khawaja won’t wear shoes with Gaza messages, says Cummins

The Hindu  

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja will not wear shoes with messages highlighting the plight of people in Gaza when the first Test against Pakistan begins on Thursday, captain Pat Cummins said. During training this week the 36-year-old opening batsman Khawaja had hand-written slogans “Freedom is a human right” and “All lives are equal” on his footwear. These things should be irrelevant …

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

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

Al Jazeera  

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja says he will fight the ICC’s ruling that stops him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Palestine amid the war in Gaza. Australian cricket player Usman Khawaja has promised to “fight” a ruling by the sport’s governing body that he says has stopped him from displaying messages in support of “those who don’t have …

AUS vs PAK: Why Usman Khawaja won't wear shoes with messages on it during first Test of series?
1 year ago

AUS vs PAK: Why Usman Khawaja won't wear shoes with messages on it during first Test of series?

India TV News  

AUS vs PAK: Australia and Pakistan are all geared up to face each other in the first Test of a three-match series on December 14 in Perth. Notably Usman Khawaja, who was wearing shoes with messages "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right", won't be sporting them in the match against Pakistan. Australia captain Pat Cummins confirmed …

Usman Khawaja to wear pro-Palestine shoes during first Test against Pakistan with cricket bosses facing dilemma on political messaging rules
1 year ago

Usman Khawaja to wear pro-Palestine shoes during first Test against Pakistan with cricket bosses facing dilemma on political messaging rules

Daily Mail  

Usman Khawaja has confirmed his plans to wear shoes emblazoned with slogans supporting Palestinians during the Perth Test against Pakistan. Images captured by Getty showed Khawaja, 36, wearing shoes which read: 'Freedom is a human right' and 'All lives are equal' during the team's training session on Tuesday. Khawaja's stance will test cricket's regulations on political messages during matches, with …

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