Overview
- Usman Khawaja declined a post-play interview with SEN Radio following the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies in Bridgetown.
- His refusal was intended as a protest against SEN’s decision in February to remove veteran cricket journalist Peter Lalor over pro-Palestinian posts.
- Lalor praised Khawaja as a “man of principle” and expressed gratitude for his continued support after the dismissal.
- Khawaja has a history of human-rights advocacy, including a 2023 clash with the ICC over attempts to display pro-human-rights messages on his playing gear.
- Cricket Australia confirmed that players may opt out of media duties and is not expected to discipline Khawaja for declining the interview.