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sports2 years ago

ICC reprimands Usman Khawaja for personal black armband statement

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for wearing a black armband during a Test match against Pakistan. Khawaja had intended to display messages on his shoes in support of Gaza, but ICC regulations prohibit political, religious, or racial messages. As a result, he wore a black armband instead, which breached the ICC's Clothing and Equipment Regulations. Khawaja has vowed to fight the ICC's decision.

via IndiaTimes|
#black-armband#cricket-australia#gaza
sports2 years ago

Usman Khawaja Defends Black Armband Gesture Amid ICC Charges

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been charged by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for breaching regulations by wearing a black armband during the first Test match against Pakistan. Khawaja wanted to show solidarity for those affected by the Israel-Hamas conflict but was denied permission by the ICC. The sanction for a first offense is a reprimand. Khawaja expressed gratitude for the support he received and vowed to continue raising his voice on the issue.

via NDTV Sports|
#black-armband#cricket-australia#icc
sports2 years ago

Usman Khawaja's ICC reprimand for wearing black armband in support of Gaza

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja will contest the ICC charge for wearing a blank armband during the first Test against Pakistan, stating that it was for a personal bereavement. Khawaja had initially planned to wear shoes with messages raising awareness of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza but was not allowed to do so. He believes that the ICC has not been consistent in implementing their regulations and will ask for fairness and consistency. The ICC charge carries a potential reprimand, but even if penalized, it would not affect Khawaja's participation in the upcoming Boxing Day Test.

via ESPNcricinfo|
#armband#bereavement#cricket-australia