Australian Cricketer Usman Khawaja Reprimanded by ICC for Gaza Support Gesture

Khawaja, who wore a black armband during a match against Pakistan, criticizes the decision and plans to contest it, arguing for consistency in ICC's rules.

Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for wearing a black armband during a match against Pakistan, which he says was a humanitarian appeal for the people of Gaza.
Khawaja had initially planned to wear shoes with the messages 'Freedom is a human right' and 'All lives are equal' written in the colors of the Palestinian flag, but was prevented by ICC regulations prohibiting political, religious, or racial messages.
Despite the reprimand, Khawaja is free to play in the second Test, starting on December 26, but faces further sanctions if he repeats the action.
Khawaja has criticized the ICC's decision and plans to contest it, arguing for consistency in the application of its rules.
In 2014, England cricketer Moeen Ali was also warned by the ICC for wearing wristbands showing support for Gaza.