The ICC has charged Usman Khawaja for wearing a black armband during the Perth Test.

Usman Khawaja of Australia has been charged with violating International Cricket Council (ICC) standards for wearing a black armband without prior clearance during the first Test against Pakistan in Perth. Khawaja wore the armband to draw attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, declaring that “all lives are equal” and “freedom is a human right.” Despite the fact that the suspension has not been verified, Khawaja’s ongoing wearing of the wristband at the MCG remains in doubt. He has recently released an emotional video on social media in which he states that he is not making political claims and that he will challenge the ICC over his right to wear the armband. Read More…

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🚨 Usman Khawaja has been charged with breaching ICC regulations for wearing a black armband during the first #AUSvPAK Test without prior approval

Full story 👉 https://t.co/5FnmdNmASx pic.twitter.com/1TKsA28w8G

— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) December 21, 2023

All Lives are Equal. Freedom is a Human right. I’m raising my voice for human rights. For a humanitarian appeal. If you see it any other way. That’s on you… pic.twitter.com/8eaPnBfUEb

— Usman Khawaja (@Uz_Khawaja) December 13, 2023

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