Australia opener Usman Khawaja got here into limelight after he confirmed solidarity with the folks caught in Israel-Hamas battle. Khawaja was noticed carrying footwear with a message- “All lives are equal”, written on it through the coaching session forward of first Take a look at in opposition to Pakistan. Nonetheless, he was forbidden by the Worldwide Cricket Council (ICC) to put on them on the match day. Later, some followers through the match between Pakistan and Australia, have been seen holding the identical slogans which have been written on Khawaja’s footwear.
Now, taking to his Instagram, Khawaja thanked everybody who got here in his assist and even acknowledged that he’ll proceed to boost his voice over the problem.
“Thanks to all those that supported and gave me love this week. It wasn’t unnoticed. There are a variety of kind-hearted folks on the market. Nothing worthwhile is straightforward. Historical past exhibits we’re doomed to repeat the errors of our previous. However collectively we are able to battle for a greater future,” Khawaja wrote on his Instagram.
Earlier, the banner sharing the identical opinion was noticed through the Australia vs Pakistan first Take a look at. As quickly because it caught the attention of the safety, the banner was taken down.
“An indication was eliminated as a result of it contravened Cricket Australia’s phrases and circumstances of entry,” the stadium authorities mentioned in a press release.
“Some patrons have been eliminated due to delinquent behaviour, not due to the signal,” it added.
On the eve of the primary Take a look at, Khawaja had additionally shared his opinions on social media.
“All Lives are Equal. Freedom is a Human proper. I am elevating my voice for human rights. For a humanitarian attraction. When you see it another approach. That is on you…,” wrote the southpaw whereas sharing a video.
As ICC forbade the batter to put on footwear with messages directing in direction of Israel-Hamas battle, Khawaja appeared with out his footwear throughout a media interview forward the primary Take a look at in opposition to Pakistan.
“I am a grown man, I can do something I need, however the ICC will simply preserve coming down and giving me fines, and in some unspecified time in the future, it would detract from the sport. I stand by what I mentioned. I will stand by it without end. However, I additionally have to go on the market and actually focus on what I am doing,” Khawaja informed 7Cricket.
(With AFP Inputs)
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