Former Australian cricketer popularly known as Mr.Cricket, Michael Hussey expressed his deep pride in Usman Khawaja for standing up for his beliefs amid the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict. Undeterred, Khawaja engaged in multiple discussions with both the ICC and Cricket Australia to seek approval for his symbolic expression. In a noteworthy move during a practice session preceding the Boxing Day Test, Khawaja adorned his pads and bat with an image of a dove and a reference to Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. He’s passionate about his beliefs and values, and unafraid to express them. Despite ICC rules, he stays true to his beliefs,” Hussey said stuff.co.nz.

Source: Stuff December 26, 2023 16:46 UTC