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Khawaja Insists Armband Was Not Political, After ICC Reprimand

Australia’s Usman Khawaja (L) wearing a black armband during the first Test against Pakistan Perth (Credit: AFP)

Australia's Usman Khawaja said Friday that a black armband he wore in the first Test against Pakistan was for a "personal bereavement" and not politically motivated, after the star batter was reprimanded by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

The 36-year-old donned the armband during the team's 360-run victory in Perth, a move seen at the time as support for people in Gaza, where thousands have been killed.

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