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Australia’s Usman Khawaja admitted it was hard to control his emotions in his final Test, celebrating a 4-1 Ashes series win and reflecting on his 15-year, 88-Test career.

Australia's emotional Usman Khawaja bows out for final time with Ashes win

Australia&rsquo;s Usman Khawaja admitted it was hard to control his emotions in his final Test, celebrating a 4-1 Ashes series win and reflecting on his 15-year, 88-Test career.

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja admitted he found it hard to control his emotions after playing the final Test of a distinguished 88-Test career on Thursday.
The 39-year-old was given a guard of honour by the England players when he walked out to bat for the final time at the Sydney Cricket Ground, with visiting captain Ben Stokes shaking his hand.
His farewell did not go as planned, out for six in the fifth Ashes Test, but Khawaja said it was a memorable occasion after a decorated 15-year career and more than 6,000 runs.
"It means a lot. The only thing I wanted was a win," he said on Fox Sports after Australia won the final Ashes Test by five wickets to seal the series 4-1.
"Grateful for the one last final win and to celebrate with my teammates.
"It was very tough, I was trying to act cool but the whole Test match I found it really hard to control my emotions. I found it hard to concentrate.
"I'm glad that we got over the line and it's something I'll cherish for the rest of my life. I can just relax now."
It culminated a career where it began after Khawaja made his debut at the SCG in 2011, also against England.
Khawaja immigrated to Australia from Islamabad as a child, battling the odds to become the country's first Pakistan-born, and first Muslim, national player.
At one point, he was the only Asian first-class player in Australia and is credited as a role model who opened doors for others.
Khawaja, a qualified pilot, plundered 16 centuries, averaging more than 43.
He also played 40 one-dayers and nine Twenty20 internationals.
"Some people have lost family, I am lucky my parents are still around. My family, my wife, my kids and another one on the way," he said.
"I love the game of cricket but life outside cricket has been more important.
"Few dicey runs there with a little bit of pressure, but we got the job done in the end."

Australia defeated England by five wickets in the final Ashes Test to clinch a 4-1 series victory, giving retiring Usman Khawaja a memorable farewell at home.

Australia win fifth Ashes Test to complete 4-1 series victory over England

Australia defeated England by five wickets in the final Ashes Test to clinch a 4-1 series victory, giving retiring Usman Khawaja a memorable farewell at home.

Australia clinched the final Ashes Test against England Thursday by five wickets to complete a dominant 4-1 victory after a gruelling series, sending the retiring Usman Khawaja out on a high.
The nervy hosts saw wickets tumble as they chased their 160 target, which they reached after lunch on day five with Cameron Green not out 22 and Alex Carey on 16.
"That's Ashes cricket. Everyone got tense," said Carey who hit the winning runs.
"Usman is going to be missed. A great career and a great way to finish."
Australia lost openers Travis Head (29) and Jake Weatherald (34), along with captain Steve Smith (12) and Khawaja who made six in his final knock before retirement.
"It means a lot. So much has gone into it. The only thing I wanted was a win, as much as I wanted to hit the winning runs," said Khawaja, who was almost in tears as he walked off to a standing ovation after being bowled by Josh Tongue.
"The whole Test match I found it hard to control my emotions," Khawaja added after his 88th and final appearance on the Test stage.
"I'm grateful I've had the career I've had. I have full gratitude," he said, adding that Australia were relieved to have got over the winning line.
"It definitely got a bit too tight. You never count your chickens. We got the job done though."
Marnus Labuschagne, dropped on 20, compiled 37 before needlessly running himself out to give Ben Stokes's men a flicker of hope as they reduced Australia to 121-5.
But victory was never seriously in doubt after England were dismissed for 342 on the back of Jacob Bethell's stylish 154.
 - England horror show -
Defeat ended a long tour for the visitors that quickly turned into a horror show when they lost the opening two Tests in Perth and Brisbane by eight wickets and the third at Adelaide by 82 runs.
Stokes's side had arrived confident they could win their first series in Australia since 2010-11 amid taunts about the hosts having their worst side in 15 years.
Facing heavy criticism over their preparations, discipline and ultra-aggressive "Bazball" style of cricket, they rallied to pull off a stunning four-wicket comeback win in the fourth Test in Melbourne.
It was their first victory in 18 Tests on Australian soil and restored some pride, but another loss in Sydney, albeit close, will see them face a tough inquisition on their return home with coach Brendon McCullum's job on the line.
Australia achieved their success despite being without pace spearhead Josh Hazlewood for the series and Pat Cummins for all but one Test, while veteran spin king Nathan Lyon played a limited role.
Nearly 860,000 fans watched the series with a record 211,032 through the turnstiles in Sydney.
 - Tempers flare -
Tempers flared earlier when Weatherald survived a review for caught behind on 16 despite the controversial Snicko technology, which has been unreliable all series, appearing to indicate a faint murmur.
An angry Carse had to be pulled away from complaining to the on-field umpire by Stokes and the bowler exchanged heated words with Weatherald.
England finally got their reward when Head swiped Tongue to Carse at midwicket and Weatherland top-edged the same bowler to Matthew Potts.
Smith was bamboozled by a turning ball by spinner Will Jacks and Khawaja, after being given a guard of honour by England when he walked out for the final time, played on.
England resumed on 302-8 with a 119-run advantage and added 40.
Precocious number three Bethell, trumpeted as the future of English cricket, padded up on 142 with Potts yet to score.
He reached 150 before edging Mitchell Starc to wicketkeeper Carey to end a breakthrough innings, with his marathon 265-ball stay including 15 fours.
Tongue was the last man out for six, again to Starc, with Potts unbeaten on 18.
It was Starc's 31st wicket of the series, more than any other bowler.
Australia were all out for 567 in their first innings on Wednesday on the back of centuries from Head and Smith in reply to the tourists' 384, built on Joe Root's 160.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the final Ashes Test, reflecting on his career as Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer and speaking out against racial stereotyping.

Usman Khawaja Retires: Reflects on Ashes Legacy and Racial Challenges

Usman Khawaja Retires After Final Ashes Test

Australian opener Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the final Ashes Test, reflecting on his career as Australia&rsquo;s first Muslim Test cricketer and speaking out against racial stereotyping.

Usman Khawaja said Friday he will retire from international cricket after the fifth and final Ashes clash against England, leaving a legacy as Australia's first Muslim Test cricketer while lashing out at perceived "racial stereotyping" during his 15-year career.
The 39-year-old will pad up for the last time, should he be selected, when the Test gets under way in Sydney on Sunday, ending months of speculation about his future.
It would be an 88th Test for the classy left-hander, culminating a career where it began after making his debut at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2011, also against England.
"The number one emotion is contentment. I'm very lucky to have played so many games for Australia the way I have," Khawaja said. "I hope I have inspired people along the way.
"I'm a proud Muslim coloured boy from Pakistan who was told that he would never play for the Australian cricket team. Look at me now, and you can do the same," he added.
Khawaja immigrated to Australia from Islamabad as a child, battling the odds to become the country's first Pakistan-born, and first Muslim, national player.
At one point, he was the only Asian first-class player in Australia and is credited as a role model who opened doors for others.
"Usman has made a huge contribution to Australian cricket both through his outstanding achievements as one of our most stylish and resilient batters since his Test debut 15 years ago, and off field, particularly through the Usman Khawaja Foundation," said Cricket Australia chief Todd Greenberg.
"On behalf of Australian cricket I would like to thank and congratulate Usman for all he has achieved."
Khawaja's foundation helps youths from refugee, immigrant, Indigenous, and poor socioeconomic backgrounds through introductory cricket programs and educational support.
 -- 'Attacked me' --
Khawaja, a qualified pilot, has plundered 6,206 runs in Test cricket with 16 centuries, averaging 43.39.
He smashed a career-high 232 against Sri Lanka a year ago, but has not made three figures since.
The current Ashes series has been a rollercoaster ride, with the veteran batsman coming under scrutiny.
He injured his back in the first Test in Perth and was replaced as opener in the second innings by Travis Head who blasted a match-winning century.
Khawaja did not feature in the next match at Brisbane and was omitted from the team for the third Test in Adelaide, only to get a lifeline when Steve Smith dropped out ill just before the toss.
He came in at number four and hit 82 and 40 before making 29 and 0 in the fourth Test at Melbourne.
"I'm glad I get to leave on amy own terms, with a little bit of dignity, and go out at the SCG where I love," he said, while expressing frustration at how he was treated.
"When I did my back (in Perth), I hurt my back and had back spasms and it was something I couldn't control.
"The way the media and past players came out and attacked me. I could have copped it for a couple of days but it went on for five days.
"The way everyone came out at me about my preparation, 'he's not committed to the team. Only worried about himself. Playing a golf competition. He's selfish, he didn't train hard enough. He's lazy'.
"These are the same racial stereotypes (I thought we had moved past).
"But obviously we haven't fully moved past that. I haven't seen anyone treated like that in the Australian cricket team before."
He nevertheless admitted the writing was on the wall during the current Ashes series.
"Going into Adelaide and then not being picked initially for that game was probably a sign for me to say 'all right, it's time to move on'," he said.
Khawaja also played 40 one-dayers and nine Twenty20 internationals.

Veteran Usman Khawaja misses out on Australia’s playing XI for the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald leading the top order.

Khawaja Out as Australia Retains Head for Third Ashes Test

Khawaja Excluded as Australia Preps for Ashes Test

Veteran Usman Khawaja misses out on Australia&rsquo;s playing XI for the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval, with Travis Head and Jake Weatherald leading the top order.

Veteran Usman Khawaja has missed selection to Australia's team for the third Ashes test against England, with Travis Head kept at the top of the batting lineup alongside Jake Weatherald.
Just two days away from his 39th birthday, Khawaja was a notable omission Tuesday from Australia's XI for the test beginning Wednesday at Adelaide Oval. Australia leads the five-test series 2-0 and can retain the Ashes with a win or draw in Adelaide. England named its team Monday.
Captain Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon will return to the bowling attack at the expense of Brendan Doggett and Michael Neser, while the top seven is unchanged. That means Josh Inglis will remain in the side at No. 7, while Khawaja was not included after missing the Brisbane test with back spasms.
Khawaja had enjoyed one of the great late-career resurgences since his recall to the test team at the start of 2022, starring at the top of the order. He averaged 58.7 in his first two years back in the side, but has now passed 50 just twice in his past 27 test innings.
Cummins said he doesn't feel Khawaja is finished as a test player. &ldquo;The selectors have been quite adamant about picking a side each week,&rdquo; Cummins said. "It doesn't necessarily mean it's got to be exactly the same team as the previous week. We do that with bowlers.
&ldquo;One of Uzzy's great strengths is he's scored runs at the top. He's scored runs in the middle. So absolutely, I can see a path back at some point, if needed.&rdquo;
Steve Smith was the first in the nets to bat on Tuesday after missing Monday's session due to an unspecified illness. Smith captained Australia in the first two test victories due to Cummins' injury absence.
Lineups:
Australia: Jake Weatherald, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith (captain), Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Josh Inglis, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland.
England: Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Ben Stokes (captain), Jamie Smith, Will Jacks, Josh Tongue, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer.

Usman Khawaja scored his maiden Test double century, surpassing his previous best score, while Steve Smith reached 10,000 Test runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Usman Khawaja hits first Test double century in Galle against Sri Lanka

Usman Khawaja scored his maiden Test double century, surpassing his previous best score, while Steve Smith reached 10,000 Test runs during the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Australian opener Usman Khawaja registered his maiden double century in Test cricket on Day 2 of the first Test against Sri Lanka at the Galle International Stadium.&nbsp;
The 38-year-old reached the milestone just before lunch, playing a remarkable knock of 232 runs off 352 balls, including 16 fours and a six.
With this innings, Khawaja recorded his highest-ever Test score, surpassing his previous best of 195* against South Africa at the Sydney Cricket Ground in 2023. He also broke Justin Langer&rsquo;s record for the most runs scored by an Australian batter in Sri Lanka, overtaking Langer&rsquo;s 166-run effort in Colombo back in 2004.
In addition to his personal achievement, Khawaja, along with stand-in skipper Steve Smith, set a new record for the highest third-wicket partnership for Australia on Asian soil. The duo surpassed the 222-run stand by Allan Border and Kim Hughes against India at Chennai in 1979.
Smith played a crucial role in Australia's dominance, scoring a brilliant 141 off 251 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and two sixes. His innings came to an end after forming a record-breaking partnership with Khawaja.
The former Australian captain had already made history on Day 1 by notching up his 35th Test century and becoming only the fourth Australian batter to surpass 10,000 Test runs. Smith joined an elite club that includes Ricky Ponting (13,378), Allan Border (11,174), and Steve Waugh (10,927), making him the 15th player overall to reach the landmark.
His century tally of 35 also places him ahead of legendary cricketers like Younis Khan (Pakistan), Brian Lara (West Indies), Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka), and Sunil Gavaskar (India), all of whom have 34 Test centuries each.
In the ongoing ICC World Test Championship, Smith has accumulated 1,193 runs at an average of 38.48, including four centuries and four fifties. He is currently the sixth-highest run-scorer in the championship and the second-highest Australian, behind Khawaja.
With Khawaja&rsquo;s double century and Smith&rsquo;s historic feats, Australia has taken firm control of the match, setting the stage for a dominant performance in the series.

As per a Sydney Morning Herald report, the ICC rejected an appeal made by Usman Khawaja challenging its sanction against him. 

ICC rejects Usman Khawaja's appeal against black armband sanction: report 

As per a Sydney Morning Herald report, the ICC rejected an appeal made by Usman Khawaja challenging its sanction against him.&nbsp;

Australia opener Usman Khawaja's appeal against the International Cricket Council's sanction for sporting a black armband during a game has been rejected, Sydney Morning Herald reported on Sunday.&nbsp; The 37-year-old was had worn a black armband during the first Test versus Pakistan in Perth and had cited personal bereavement reasons behind the gesture.&nbsp; The International Cricket Council had said that Khawaja did not take required permission from Cricket Australia or the ICC. His decision to wear the armband came after his previous move to don shoes with slogans supporting war-hit Palestine were disallowed by the ICC.&nbsp; As per the international organisation's rules, the sanction for a first offense is a reprimand.
ICC regulations prevent cricketers from displaying messages of political, religious or racial causes during international matches.
However, players can wear black armbands to mark deaths of former players, family members or other significant individuals after taking prior permission from the governing body.
After the reprimand Khawaja had said, 'I respect the ICC and all the regulations they have, I will be asking them and contesting them &hellip; From my point of view, that consistency hasn't been done yet. The shoes were for a different matter, I'm happy to say that, but the armband (reprimand) made no sense to me.'&nbsp;

Khawaja had requested the ICC to allow him to wear shoes with "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" written on them as a show of solidarity for people suffering due to the Israel-Hamas conflict

'How is taking a knee for BLM allowed but Usman Khawaja is charged?': Michael Holding slams ICC

West Indies bowling legend Michael Holding slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their 'hypocritical' approach towards Usman Khawaja.

Khawaja had requested the ICC to allow him to wear shoes with "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" written on them as a show of solidarity for people suffering due to the Israel-Hamas conflict

West Indies bowling legend Michael Holding slammed the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their 'hypocritical' approach towards Usman Khawaja.
The Aussie cricketer had requested the ICC to allow him to wear shoes with "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" written on them as a show of solidarity for people suffering due to the Israel-Hamas conflict but the request was turned down by cricket's apex body.
Khawaja then wore a black armband during the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth as a mark of protest. As a result, ICC charged him with breaching its regulations.
'I cannot say I'm surprised by the ICC's stance. Once again, they show their hypocrisy and lack of moral standing as an organisation,' Holding told The Weekend Australian.
'The ICC regulations say re messaging 'approval shall not be granted for messages which relate to political, religious or racial activities or causes'. So how the f*** people were allowed to take a knee for BLM and stumps were covered with LGBTQ colours?" he questioned.
According to reports, Khawaja has been denied permission to place a peace symbol on his bat and shoes for the Boxing Day Test against Pakistan.

This reprimand allows Usman Khawaja to continue playing, albeit with a warning. Only if he repeats the action in the second test against Pakistan, he may face further penalties.

ICC issues reprimand to Usman Khawaja for wearing black armband in 1st Test vs Pakistan

This reprimand allows Usman Khawaja to continue playing, albeit with a warning. Only if he repeats the action in the second test against Pakistan, he may face further penalties.

#UsmanKhawaja #AUSvPAK

<h2>This reprimand allows Usman Khawaja to continue playing, albeit with a warning. Only if he repeats the action in the second test against Pakistan, he may face further penalties.</h2>

Australian opener Usman Khawaja has received a reprimand from the International Cricket Council (ICC) for sporting a black armband to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during Australia's first test match against Pakistan. The ICC's rules prohibit players from exhibiting political, religious, or racial symbols or messages in international matches.
Khawaja, who was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim to represent Australia in Test cricket, was found to have violated the ICC's clothing and equipment regulations, as confirmed by an ICC spokesperson to the Australian media.
The spokesperson explained, &ldquo;Usman displayed a personal message (armband) during the first test match against Pakistan without seeking the prior approval of Cricket Australia and the ICC to display it, as required in the regulations for personal messages.&rdquo; They added that this constituted a breach and the initial sanction is a reprimand.
This reprimand allows Khawaja to continue playing, albeit with a warning. If he repeats the action in the second test against Pakistan, which begins next Tuesday in Melbourne, he may face further penalties.
Khawaja, while practicing at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Friday, clarified that the armband signified a "personal bereavement." He plans to challenge the charge but will refrain from wearing the armband in the Melbourne test.
&ldquo;I respect what the ICC (says) and the rules and regulations they have,&rdquo; Khawaja stated. He also emphasized the need for fairness and consistency in the application of these regulations by the ICC.
Previously, the 37-year-old had worn shoes with slogans promoting human rights and equality during training before the first test in Perth. The slogans, written in the colors of the Palestinian flag, included "freedom is a human right" and "all lives are equal."
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese voiced his support for Khawaja, noting that the message of equality was not meant as a political statement. &ldquo;I think Usman Khawaja is a great Australian cricketer and that the position that he put forward is . . . pretty uncontroversial, one that 'all lives are equal' is a sentiment that I think is uncontroversial," Albanese remarked. "Usman Khawaja made his position clear, which is he didn't see it as a political statement.&rdquo;
Australia triumphed in the first test against Pakistan, winning by 360 runs within four days.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/shubman-gill-yashasvi-jaiswal-shine-during-indian-intra-squad-game-played-behind-closed-doors-1703217578117">Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal shine during Indian intra-squad game played behind closed doors</a>

Usman Khawaja had also criticised the ICC, stating there had been precedents where other cricketers had been allowed to show support for other causes.

Usman Khawaja wears black armband after ICC bars him from wearing 'all lives are equal' shoes

Australia batter Usman Khawaja wasn't allowed to wear shoes branded with an “all lives are equal” humanitarian message, so he wore a black armband instead during the first Test vs Pakistan.

#UsmanKhawaja #AUSvPAK

<h2>Usman Khawaja had also criticised the ICC, stating there had been precedents where other cricketers had been allowed to show support for other causes.</h2>

Australia batter Usman Khawaja wasn't allowed to wear shoes branded with an &ldquo;all lives are equal&rdquo; humanitarian message, so he wore a black armband instead 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 messages to highlight the loss of innocent lives in the Israel-Hamas war.
The ICC's policies for international cricket prohibit displays of political or religious statements on team uniforms or equipment.
Khawaja said he'd abide by the ruling to avoid individual or team sanctions, but would challenge the ICC's stance.
The 36-year-old, who was born in Pakistan and is the first Muslim to play Test cricket for Australia, wore the black armband to show solidarity with people suffering in Gaza.
In pre-game TV interviews, he said there'd been precedents where other cricketers had been allowed to show support for other causes.
&ldquo;I find it a little bit disappointing they came down hard on me and they don't always come down hard on everyone," he said.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/watch-usman-khawaja-criticises-icc-vows-to-fight-for-change-after-gaza-slogan-ban-1702459312845">Watch: Usman Khawaja criticises ICC, vows to fight for change after Gaza slogan ban</a>

A day after it was revealed that Usman Khawaja will wear shoes with slogans in support of Gaza, the ICC has strictly prohibited him from taking the step. 

Watch: Usman Khawaja criticises ICC, vows to fight for change after Gaza slogan ban

Usman Khawaja has put out a video after the ICC  prohibited him from wearing shoes bearing slogans in support of Gaza.

Tap to watch what the Australian opener said

#UsmanKhawaja #Gaza #Israel



<h2>A day after it was revealed that Usman Khawaja would wear shoes with slogans in support of Gaza, the ICC has strictly prohibited him from taking the step.&nbsp;</h2>

Hours after Cricket Australia put out a statement concerning Usman Khawaja's support for Palestine, the talismanic opener has spoken up about his right to expression.
In a social media video, Khawaja questioned those who have been offended by his support to Gaza and Palestine.&nbsp;&nbsp; 'Is freedom not for everyone? Are all lives not equal? To me personally, it doesn't matter what race, religion, or culture you are. Let's be honest, if me saying 'all lives are equal' has resulted in people being offended to the point where they are calling me up and telling me off, well, isn't that the bigger problem?' Khawaja implored.&nbsp; He further stated that all human life is equal for him, be it a Muslim, Jewish or a Hindu person.&nbsp; 'I am just speaking up for those who don't have a voice. This is close to my heart,' Khawaja reiterated.&nbsp; 
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
All Lives are Equal. Freedom is a Human right. I'm raising my voice for human rights. For a humanitarian appeal. If you see it any other way. That's on you... <a href="https://t.co/8eaPnBfUEb">pic.twitter.com/8eaPnBfUEb</a>
&mdash; Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) <a href="https://twitter.com/Uz_Khawaja/status/1734830493890404372?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 13, 2023</a></blockquote>
'The ICC has told me I can't wear those shoes onfield because they believe it is a political statement under their guidelines. I don't believe this, it's a humanitarian appeal. I will respect their view and decision but I will fight it and seek to gain approval. Freedom is a human right,' Khawaja asserted at the end of his video.&nbsp; Following his declaration to wear shoes with slogans expressing solidarity with Gazans, Cricket Australia wrote, '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.'&nbsp; Australia captain Pat Cummins also expressed his support for Khawaja while confirming that the 36-year-old won't wear the shoes on December 14 when they take on Pakistan in the first Test.&nbsp; The messages ,'All Lives Are Equal' and 'Freedom is a Human Right' were spotted on Khawaja's shoes during a training session on December 12 in Perth.&nbsp; ICC rules do not allow players or officials to wear any clothing or equipment without the apex body's approval while banning political and personal messages. Also Watch: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/australia-s-usman-khawaja-to-show-solidarity-with-palestine-in-1st-test-vs-pakistan-1702407834935">Australia's Usman Khawaja to show solidarity with Palestine in 1st Test vs Pakistan</a>

He wore the shoes during a training session on December 12 and confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald that he will wear them on December 14 when Australia take on Pakistan in Perth.

Australia's Usman Khawaja to show solidarity with Palestine in 1st Test vs Pakistan

He wore the shoes during a training session on December 12 and confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald that he will wear them on December 14 when Australia take on Pakistan in Perth.

In a show of solidarity, Australian batter Usman Khawaja plans to don shoes with messages in support of Palestinians in war-torn Gaza in the first Test against Pakistan. A Sydney Morning Herald report stated that Khawaja, who has expressed his support for the situation in Gaza through social media, has shoes with messages, 'All Lives Matter' and 'Freedom is a Human Right' written on them. The messages are written in the Palestinian flag's colours. He wore the shoes during a training session on December 12 and confirmed to the Sydney Morning Herald that he will wear them on December 14 when Australia take on Pakistan in Perth. This decision by Khawaja will conflict with the International Cricket Council's rules regarding political messaging on-field. In November, the Australia-India World Cup Final was interrupted by a Palestine supporter who ran past fences and hugged India's Virat Kohli.

Opener Usman Khawaja took to Twitter, criticising ICC's decision to dock WTC points and fine the two teams for slow over rates during Ashes 2023.

Usman Khawaja slams ICC for penalising Australia for slow over rate in 4th Ashes 2023 Test | ENG vs AUS

Opener Usman Khawaja took to Twitter, criticising ICC's decision to dock WTC points and fine the two teams for slow over rates during #Ashes2023

#Khawaja #ICC #ENGvAUS

<h2>Opener Usman Khawaja took to Twitter, criticising ICC's decision to dock WTC points and fine the two teams for slow over rates during Ashes 2023.</h2>

Australian batsman Usman Khawaja expressed his disappointment over the International Cricket Council's (ICC) decision to penalize both Australia and England for slow over rates during the recently concluded Ashes 2023 series.
Taking to Twitter, Khawaja shared his frustration, stating, "Don't even get the chance to bowl in the second innings at Manchester due to 2 days of rain and ICC still issue fines and take 10 WTC points of us for slow over rates! That makes a lot of sense."
Both teams, Australia and England, faced penalties, with Australia losing 10 World Test Championship (WTC) points and England getting docked 19 points for the over-rate breaches across the five-match series.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Don't even get the chance to bowl in the second innings at Manchester due to 2 days of rain and <a href="https://twitter.com/ICC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ICC</a> still issue fines and take 10 WTC points of us for slow over rates! That makes a lot of sense... 🤦🏾&zwj;♂️ <a href="https://t.co/NKuGI61n2n">pic.twitter.com/NKuGI61n2n</a>
&mdash; Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) <a href="https://twitter.com/Uz_Khawaja/status/1686694128979943424?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2023</a></blockquote>
As per the ICC's revised regulations, both teams were fined five percent of their match fees and one WTC point for every over short.
Throughout the WTC cycle 2023-25, teams are awarded 12 points for each Test victory and four points for a draw.
The ICC specified, "England fell two overs short in the first Test at Edgbaston, nine in the second Test at Lord's, three in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, and five in the last and final Test at The Oval." Consequently, England lost two points in the opening Test, nine in the second, three in the fourth, and five in the fifth match, totaling 19 points.
The updated sanctions regarding over-rate penalties were announced during the ICC annual conference in South Africa, with immediate implementation.
In addition to the points deduction, both England and Australia were also fined for their slow over-rate errors.
"Australia received a 50 percent fine of their match fee (five percent for each over short with a maximum of 50 percent) for 10 overs in Manchester (fourth Test)," the ICC stated.
"England has been fined 10 percent for the first Test, 45 percent for the second, 15 percent for the fourth, and 25 percent for the fifth of their match fee for slow-over rate offences in the first two and the last two Tests respectively," the ICC added.
Currently, Pakistan holds the top spot in the WTC points table following their 2-0 away win against Sri Lanka, securing 24 points, with India in second place with 16 points.
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Playing on his home ground, Ali who is making his comeback in Tests finished the day with figures of 2-124 from 29 overs.&nbsp;

Ashes 2023: Usman Khawaja's ton leads Australia fightback on Day 2 vs England

Playing on his home ground, Ali who is making his comeback in Tests finished the day with figures of 2-124 from 29 overs.&nbsp;

Opener Usman Khawaja raced away in delight and threw his bat high in the air after scoring his first Test century in England as Australia reached 311-5 on day two of the Ashes at Edgbaston on Saturday.
Australia's deficit was down to 82 runs after Khawaja revived Australia's fortunes with an unbeaten 126. Wicketkeeper Alex Carey gave strong support with 52 not out in a partnership worth 91 runs.
One more strong session from Khawaja and Carey on Sunday, when showers are expected, will give Australia a clear advantage for the first time in the match, while a quick wicket for England would expose a long tail.
The Australians will have enjoyed the day more than England. The visitors looked in trouble after the morning dismissals of top-ranked test batter Marnus Labuschagne for a golden duck and second-ranked Steve Smith for 16.
Khawaja's 15th test hundred helped to turn things round. He anchored the innings with style and occasional aggression, hitting 14 fours and two sixes.
Three wickets down in the morning, Australia dug in after lunch. Khawaja and Travis Head paired up for 81 runs.
Head plundered Moeen Ali in particular, though the England spinner had the last say by ending the dangerous partnership.
Khawaja and Head, the third-ranked test batter, sprayed the ball above, between and over England's fielders to give the hosts a taste of their own Bazball' medicine.
The pair came together at 67-3 and took Australia to 148, increasing the run rate by around a run an over mostly at Ali's expense, until Head, on 50, advanced once too often against the spinner to send the ball to Zak Crawley at midwicket.
Playing on his home ground, Ali finished the day with figures of 2-124 from 29 overs &mdash; including being hit for six five times, twice by Khawaja. But he went into the match knowing England captain Ben Stokes was happy to back a bowler always on the attack even if he's expensive.
After dismissing Head, Ali deserved allrounder Cameron Green's wicket two balls later but Jonny Bairstow spilled a clear stumping chance in what has otherwise been a superb test for the wicketkeeper-batter. Ali did eventually get Green for 38 with a delivery that spun back sharply.
Australia went to lunch on 78-3 after David Warner self-destructed and England seamer Stuart Broad dismissed Labuschagne off the next ball in more bowler-friendly conditions.
Stokes belied any lingering injury concerns and took 1-33 in seven overs. He trapped Smith leg before on lunch just when Australia seemed to be recovering. But Khawaja saved the day.

Usman Khawaja scored a solid 180 off 422 balls in 1st innings of the 4th Test vs India in Ahmedabad

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khawaja achieves special feat as Aus post 480 in 1st innings

Usman Khawaja became only the 2nd Australian opener in 21st century to achieve this special milestone in India.

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Usman Khawaja scored a solid 180 off 422 balls in 1st innings of the 4th Test vs India in Ahmedabad

2001... The last time when an Australian opener in Matthew Hayden crossed the 150-run mark in a Test match in India. And it took 22 years for someone to achieve this special milestone once again as Usman Khawaja scored a solid 180 off 422 balls in 1st innings of the 4th Test vs India in Ahmedabad.
Interestingly, this was the 3rd tour to India for the 36-year-old but he was only carrying drinks on his previous 2 visits. Khawaja got an extended opportunity as an opener in the 4-match Test series and he notched up his maiden Test hundred in India in the final game.
However, Ravichandran Ashwin led India's fightback with his 32nd 5-wicket-haul in Tests as Australia lost last 6 wickets for 102 runs. But the visitors still posted a mammoth total of 480 in the 1st innings.
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Cameron Green counter attacked with an unbeaten 49 while Khawaja carried on to smash his 14th Test hundred and first in India

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Usman Khwaja leads from the front, Australia dominate India on Day 1

Usman Khwaja smashes his 14th Test hundred as Australia dominate India on Day 1 of the 4th Test and end at a comfortable score of 255/4

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Cameron Green counter attacked with an unbeaten 49 while Khawaja carried on to smash his 14th Test hundred and first in India

Australia dominated India on Day 1 of the 4th and final Test and ended at a comfortable score of 255/4.
Unlike the previous 3 Tests, the pitch in Ahmedabad proved to be a batting paradise and Australia quickly opted to bat first.
After a quick 61-run opening stand, India bounced back with 2 quick wickets but Usman Khwaja and Steve Smith dropped anchor.
The Aussie skipper fell after 135-ball-38 and Peter Handscomb dismissed for 17 reduced the visitors to 170/4.
But the fightback was shortlived as the new ball didn't work out well for India. Cameron Green counter attacked with an unbeaten 49 while Khawaja carried on to smash his 14th Test hundred and first in India. The duo has so far stitched together an 85-run stand.
India lead the 4-match series 2-1 but still need to win the Test in order to qualify for the World Test Championship final.
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Jadeja became the fastest Asian cricketer to do the double of 250 wickets &amp; 2500 runs in the longest format.

IND vs AUS, 2nd Test: Australia post 263 despite Shami's 4-fer, hosts finish day 1 at 21/0

Mohd Shami was the pick of the bowlers with 4/60 but Usman Khawaja & Peter Handscomb played starring roles for Australia to take them to 263 in the first innings.

Relive the first day of the 2nd #INDvAUS Test

Jadeja became the fastest Asian cricketer to do the double of 250 wickets &amp; 2500 runs in the longest format.

Mohd Shami picked up a 4-wicket haul, but the Aussies still managed to post 263 on the first day of the Delhi Test.
While Usman Khawaja held the first half of the innings with his 82, Peter Handscomb shepherded the lower-order with his 72 as the visitors added 96 runs for the final 5 wickets.
While Ashwin and Jadeja both picked 3 wickets apiece, the pick of the bowlers surprisingly was Mohd Shami, who finished with figures of 4/60.
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Jadeja, who took the wicket of Khawaja, thanks to a sensational catch from KL Rahul, completed 250 wickets in Test cricket. He became the fastest Asian cricketer to do the double of 250 wickets &amp; 2500 runs in the longest format.
Ashwin too made a record of his own, becoming only the second bowler after Anil Kumble to take 100 wickets in India-Australia Tests.
While India did come out to bat for 9 overs in the final hour, Rohit &amp; Rahul emerged unscathed to take the home side to 21/0.

Pakistan-born Khawaja, who arrived in India after his teammates due to a visa delay, will open the batting alongside David Warner.

IND vs AUS: R Ashwin a gun bowler, facing new balls on turners the hardest challenge - Usman Khawaja

Ahead of the #INDvAUS Test series, opener Usman Khawaja termed facing the R Ashwin-led Indian spin attack the hardest challenge of the 4-match series.

Pakistan-born Khawaja, who arrived in India after his teammates due to a visa delay, will open the batting alongside David Warner.

With Australia aiming for the elusive Test series win in India, opener Usman Khawaja termed facing the R Ashwin-led Indian spin attack the hardest challenge of the four-match series that starts on February 9.&nbsp;
Speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald, Khawaja said that the Kangaroos have learned in the past 10 years about the types of wickets they can get in India.&nbsp;
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Khawaja, who was recently named Australia's Test cricketer of the year, also stated that Ashwin is a gun bowler. He called the Indian offie a very skillful bowler who has got tricky variations in his arsenal. Khawaja also said the Aussies are mindful of how Ashwin used the crease to his great advantage.&nbsp;

Khawaja who made his Test debut in 2011, further blatantly said, 'There's been plenty of times, I should have been picked, but was not'

'White coach is going to pick white cricketer': Usman Khawaja on racial bias in Australia

The first South Asian Muslim in Australian Cricket, Usman Khawaja has opened up about racism in Australian cricket. 

In a podcast show, Drop, the 36-year-old spoke about the racism that exists in the game in Australia.

The first South Asian Muslim in Australian Cricket, Usman Khawaja, who has been able to carve a niche in Test cricket for himself has opened up about racism in Australian cricket.&nbsp; While the Test opener who recently scored a 195 at SCG against South Africa did not outright accuse anyone, feels that the overwhelming whiteness of Australian cricket is the reason behind the racism. In a podcast show, Drop, the 36-year-old highlighted that the bias is subconscious and went on to add, 'if you have 2 cricketers one white, one brown, both the same, the white coach is going to pick the white cricketer just because he has a son who might look similar to him' Khawaja who made his Test debut in 2011, further blatantly said, 'There's been plenty of times, I should have been picked, but was not The Australian cricketer who has so far played 56 Tests, 40 ODIs and 9 T20Is is the only South Asian to play Tests for Australia.&nbsp;

Australian batter Usman Khawaja believes that for ODI cricket to survive in the future, the 50-over format should be reduced to 40 over matches.

Australian batter suggests 40-over matches to ensure survival of ODIs

Are 40-over matches the way forward to ensure the survival of ODI cricket? 

Australian batter suggests 40-over matches to revive interest in ODIs

Australian batter Usman Khawaja feels that the ODIs should be reduced to 40 overs in order to make the contest more interesting.

Australian batter Usman Khawaja believes that for ODI cricket to survive in the future, the 50-over games should be reduced to 40-over contests.
With the ODIs fast losing popularity due to the ever-increasing growth of T20 cricket, the 35-year-old feels this change would make the format more attractive for the stakeholders.
"50 overs is just that little bit too long now. Take out that little middle bit, you'd get to 25 overs and you'd look up and 'oh crap, there's only 15 overs left, let's go again'," Khawaja said in an interview.
Khawaja said that he enjoyed playing 40-over games previously when he took part in England Cricket Board's 40 league and this corrective measure could really help revive ODI cricket again.
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Ben Stokes' ODI retirement has set off an important discourse about the viability of the ODI format. Usman Khwaja, the Australian cricketer is the latest to voice his opinion about the dangling future of the 50-over format of cricket. Calling ODI, the third-ranked format among all three, Khawaja highlighted how the format is dying a slow death. The 35-year-old Test opener who himself hasn't played in the limited overs format for Australia since 2019 feels that ODI will have to bear the brunt of T20I's popularity. While for him, Test cricket is the 'pinnacle, T20 is entertainment', ODI, on the contrary, is only enjoyable during the World Cups. Khawaja said, 'Test cricket is the pinnacle, T20 has leagues around the world, great entertainment, everyone loves it, and ODI, as for ODI it is the third-ranked among all of them'Further, the Aussie also pointed out the physical and mental toll that an all-format player bears. In his understanding, while the shortest and the longest format of the game can be balanced, he isn't very convinced about accommodating the ODIs too. 

ODIs dying a slow death, Tests still have a strong presence: Usman Khawaja

Aussie cricketer Usman Khawaja feels while Tests & T20Is can be balanced, he is not sure if ODIs can be accommodated anymore!

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Calling ODI, the third-ranked format among all three, Khawaja highlighted how the format is dying a slow death.

Ben Stokes' ODI retirement has set off an important discourse about the viability of the ODI format. Usman Khwaja, the Australian cricketer is the latest to voice his opinion about the dangling future of the 50-over format of cricket.&nbsp; Calling ODI, the third-ranked format among all three, Khawaja highlighted how the format is dying a slow death. The 35-year-old Test player who himself hasn't played in the limited overs format for Australia since 2019 feels that ODI will have to bear the brunt of T20I's popularity.&nbsp; Also Read <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/cricket/odi-cricket-just-a-drag-now-wasim-akram-urges-authorities-to-scrap-the-50-over-format-1658381551808">'ODI cricket just a drag now': Wasim Akram urges authorities to scrap the 50-over format</a> While for him, Test cricket is the 'pinnacle, T20 is entertainment', ODI, on the contrary, is only enjoyable during the World Cups. Khawaja said, 'Test cricket is the pinnacle, T20 has leagues around the world, great entertainment, everyone loves it, and ODI, as for ODI it is the third-ranked among all of them' Further, the Aussie also pointed out the physical and mental toll that an all-format player bears. In his understanding, while the shortest and the longest format of the game can be balanced, he isn't very convinced about accommodating the ODIs too.&nbsp;

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