Australian star batter and opener Usman Khawaja has ‘not’ defy ICC’s rules as star batter ditches ‘Pro-Palestine’ shoes idea. But to show his support and solidarity for Palestine, the batter decided to wore a black armband. Earlier, Khawaja had planned to don sport shoes with messages like “All Lives Are Equal” and “Freedom Is A Human Right”.
If he had gone with shoe’s idea, Aussie star would have broken the International Cricket Council’s rules. But instead, he wore a ‘black armband’ to show his resistance. It is for sure that Khawaja’s antics will not be taken lightly by the apex cricketing board of the country.
The whole saga started when Usman Khawaja sported the shoes during the practice session ahead of the Pakistan vs Australia 1st Test at Perth.
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Khawaja made it clear that he will showcase his support for the horrors at the Gaza Strip. However, the ICC has stern and strict laws about the same.
“The ICC have told me I can’t wear my shoes on the field because they feel it’s a political statement under their guidelines. I don’t believe it’s so. It’s a humanitarian appeal. I will respect their view and decision. But I will fight it and seek to gain approval,” Khawaja said ahead of the match that he will continue to protest as it deserves humanitarian appeal.
“We support the right of our players to express personal opinions. But the ICC has rules in place which prohibit the display of personal messages which we expect the players to uphold.” Cricket Australia released as their statement.
The ICC rules clearly state that no players or team members are allowed to sport emblems or clothes that relate to politics, racial discrimination, and other political issues and concerns in international matches.
