Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja removes black dove sticker from bat during NZ Test match after ICC rejects it as political protest.

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja removed a black dove sticker from his bat during the first Test match against New Zealand after the ICC rejected his request to wear it as a symbol of peace amid the Test series against Pakistan, labeling it a "political protest." Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley and Test captain Pat Cummins support Khawaja, who was born in Islamabad. The match saw Australia securing a 204-run lead after bowling New Zealand out for 179 in response to their first innings total of 383 runs.

March 02, 2024
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