AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on December 24 rejected another attempt by Australian opener Usman Khawaja to raise awareness on the crisis in Gaza. Khawaja had requested through an application to display a picture of a dove and an olive branch on his bat and shoes, which he had done before the Boxing Day game against Pakistan against Australia at the MCG on 24 December.
AUS vs PAK, 2nd Test: According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo:-
According to a report by ESPN Cricinfo, Usman Khawaja had previously checked with Cricket Australia and the Australian Cricketers’ Association before adding the logo to his bat and shoes at the MCG and was given the green light, although during this time he filed a complaint against the ICC for doing so. Had applied. The second Test against Pakistan, scheduled to begin on December 26, was cancelled.
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An ICC spokesperson told :-
“After due consideration of Usman Khawaja ‘s request to have a personalized message logo placed on his bat for the remaining matches of the Test series against Pakistan, the ICC did not approve the application,” an ICC spokesperson told PTI. “Personal messages of this nature are not permitted in accordance with Section F of the Clothing and Equipment Regulations, which can be found on the ICC Playing Conditions page.
“The ICC supports players using their platforms outside the field of play to promote human rights, peace and equality and would encourage them to continue using alternative platforms.”
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