Overview

• Khawaja declined to join SEN Radio commentators after day one of the first Test in Bridgetown, citing unfair treatment of veteran journalist Peter Lalor.
• Lalor was removed from SEN’s Sri Lanka tour coverage in February following his reposts of content on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
• In February, Khawaja publicly defended Lalor on Instagram, arguing support for Gazans is a matter of justice rather than antisemitism.
• Lalor, now reporting for Cricket Et Al, praised Khawaja’s action and reaffirmed his gratitude for the ongoing support.
• Khawaja’s refusal follows his 2023 ICC breach for displaying human rights messages on his shoes, underscoring his commitment to freedom of expression.