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Khawaja to challenge ICC reprimand, says armband was for a bereavement

Usman Khawaja reprimanded by ICC for wearing armband in support of Palestinians, faces additional sanctions if repeated.

The Hindu

Friday briefing: Will facial recognition turn the UK public into a ‘permanent police line-up’?

In today’s newsletter: Inside plans to swell a searchable database using driving licences that will make the UK an ‘omni-surveillance society’

The Guardian - UK

Khawaja Insists Armband Was Not Political, After ICC Reprimand

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).

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Khawaja insists armband was for 'personal bereavement'

Usman Khawaja will keep fighting the ICC after being charged for wearing a black armband he insists was for a personal bereavement.

AAP

Australia batter Khawaja gets ICC reprimand over black armband to support Palestinians in Gaza

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council for wearing a black armband in support of Palestinians in Gaza during the first cricket test against Pakistan

The Independent UK

Sportsmen have a platform — some use it well, others waste it

Australian batter Usman Khawaja's attempt to wear slogans "All lives are equal" & "Freedom is a human right" on his shoes raises questions about sportsman's obligation towards the world.

The Hindu

A man claiming to be a former Russian officer wants to give evidence to the ICC about Ukraine crimes

A Russian claiming to be a former officer with the Wagner Group has arrived in the Netherlands and says he wants to provide evidence to the International Criminal Court, which is investigating atrocities in the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

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Cricket Australia remains focused on inclusionary transgender player policy

Cricket Australia’s rules allow transgender players to compete in the elite domestic women’s game under conditions

The Independent UK

A nod to the Illinois Commerce Commission for preventing utility costs from soaring

Thursday, the ICC told ComEd it needs a better plan for ensuring its electric grid improvements are cost-effective.

Chicago Sun-Times

Khawaja-style banner removed at Optus Stadium

A banner repeating Usman Khawaja's banned shoe inscriptions "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" has been taken down at the first Test in Perth.

AAP

Cricket Australia prioritizes inclusion over science in transgender player eligibility

NEW DELHI: Cricket Australia's chief executive, Nick Hockley, affirmed the organization's commitment to prioritizing inclusion over a scientific approach when determining the eligibility of transgender players in women's cricket.

The Times of India

Al Jazeera to refer killing of cameraman in Gaza to war crimes court

Samer Abu Daqqa died of his injuries after being hit by an Israeli drone strike while reporting on the earlier bombing of a school

The Guardian - AU

Al Jazeera to refer journalist Samer Abudaqa’s killing to ICC

Al Jazeera Arabic cameraman was killed by drone attack while reporting on bombing of a school in southern Gaza Strip.

Al Jazeera

Usman Khawaja challenges cricket’s uncomfortable relationship with activism

This type of statement has never found a welcoming home in the sport, if permitted it would be a pivotal moment

The Guardian - AU

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The Hindu

CJI seeks report from Allahabad HC on woman judge’s plaint

Chief Justice of India seeks report from Allahabad High Court after woman judge's open letter alleging sexual harassment & denial of fair hearing.

AAP

Khawaja message would have set precedent, says CA boss

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has backed the ICC's stance on Usman Khawaja, who was prevented from wearing a humanitarian message on his shoes in Perth.

Chicago Sun-Times

Peoples Gas customers dodge heftier rate hike with regulators’ rejection of utility’s controversial pipeline replacement

The Illinois Commerce Commission cut off spending for the pipe program last month pending an investigation into the project, which is years behind schedule and billions of dollars beyond initial budget estimates.

Chicago Sun-Times

State regulators pull plug on $1.5 billion rate hike sought by ComEd

A split decision from the Illinois Commerce Commission sends ComEd back to the drawing board for a plan that lines up with a clean energy law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker — and it means Chicagoans will see much smaller electric bill increases than expected in the new year.

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The Times of India

'If I want to pray, who can stop me?' Mohammed Shami slams trolls over sajda

NEW DELHI: Fast bowler Mohammed Shami played a key role in taking India to the ICC World Cup final last month, but he was irate over those who trolled him for what was perceived as 'sajda' (Islamic prayer posture) after one of his five-wicket hauls during the showpiece 50-over event.

The Independent UK

Australia cricketer Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his 'all lives are equal' shoes

Australia batter Usman Khawaja has worn a black armband because he wasn’t allowed to wear shoes branded with a “all lives are equal” humanitarian message on Day 1 of the series-opening cricket test against Pakistan

The Times of India

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Barred from written messages, Australia's Usman Khawaja wears black armband in Gaza protest

On the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan on Thursday, Australia opener Usman Khawaja expressed his solidarity with people in Gaza through a subtle protest.

The Hindu

Australia cricketer Khawaja wears a black armband after a ban on his ''all lives are equal'' shoes

Usman Khawaja wore a black arm band to show solidarity with people suffering in Gaza, after the ICC prohibited him from wearing shoes with a humanitarian message.

AAP

Khawaja questions ICC rules around messages on shoes

Usman Khawaja has questioned why the International Cricket Council treated him differently to other players previously displaying messages on their equipment.

Al Jazeera

Australia cricketer Khawaja will ‘fight’ to wear Palestine solidarity shoes

Khawaja says he will fight the ICC’s ruling that stops him from wearing shoes with messages of support for Palestine.

Dynamite News

Suryakumar Yadav retains top spot in T20I batter rankings

India's explosive batter Suryakumar Yadav has extended his lead at the summit of the ICC T20I batter rankings following his quick-fire half-century against South Africa in the second T20I clash. Read further on Dynamite News:

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