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Usman Khawaja, Gaza and Australia

Cricket-Australia's Khawaja backs dumped journalist over Gaza stance

Australia batsman Usman Khawaja has condemned a radio station's decision to drop cricket journalist Peter Lalor from its coverage of the Sri Lanka test series over social media posts related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Firstpost · 9h

Australia's SEN Radio sacks cricket journalist for showing support for Palestine; Usman Khawaja speaks in support

SEN radio sacked cricket writer and commentator Peter Lalor during Australia’s tour of Sri Lanka due to his social media activity supporting Palestine and resharing posts that accuse Israel of ‘genocide’.

Newspoint on MSN · 7h

'Standing up for the people of Gaza is not anti-Semitic'- Usman Khawaja on sacking of Australian journalist Peter Lalor

There have been many instances where sportsman have displayed their political ideologies and have also got into trouble. These instances have taken place in the cricketing world as well which has caused some major controversies in the players and sports personalities who had chosen to involve themselves in these political events.

Australia, Sri Lanka and test

Hosted on MSN · 3h

Cricket-Former Sri Lanka captain Karunaratne to retire after second Australia test

Former Sri Lanka test skipper Dimuth Karunaratne will retire from the format after his 100th match, the final test of Sri Lanka's two-test series against Australia in Galle on Thursday. Karunaratne made his Test debut at the Galle international Stadium in 2012 against New Zealand.

Newspoint on MSN · 1h

SL vs AUS 2025: Tim Paine predicts Sri Lanka not 'getting close to Australia' in second Test

Read about what Tim Paine had to say on Sri Lanka's chances in the second Test of the ongoing series against Australia, only on CricTracker.

Associated Press · 4d

Sri Lanka struggles to 136 for five in reply to Australia’s 654 in 1st cricket test

Dinesh Chandimal has scored an unbeaten 63 as Sri Lanka struggled to 136-5 at lunch on Day 3 in reply to Australia's imposing first innings of 654 in the first cricket test.

Australia's Tour Of Sri Lanka 2025: Sam Konstas Fly Back Home To Play Sheffield Shield Match

Konstas, who made headlines with his unorthodox shots on debut against a Jasprit Bumrah-led Indian pace bowling attack in ...

Sam Konstas leaves Australia's Sri Lanka Test tour to play Sheffield Shield

Despite an impressive first two Tests and being replaced at the top of the batting order by Travis Head in the series opener ...

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From 'rough trot' to top dog: Head crowned Australia's MVP

Four years after being dumped from the Australian team during a bleak period with the bat, Travis Head has risen to the top ...

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Sri Lanka Vs Australia: Dimuth Karunaratne To Retire After Playing His 100th Test

Former Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne is set to retire from international cricket after playing his 100th Test, which ...

Australia routs Sri Lanka to hand hosts their biggest loss in test cricket

Australia wrapped up the first test against Sri Lanka with a session and a day to spare, handing the hosts their biggest ...

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Cricket Australia Awards 2025: Complete List Of Winners

Cricket Australia conducted it's annual Awards ceremony, as the 2025 edition saw the likes of Travis Head and Annabel ...

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Gill says World Cup triumph, not Australia loss, defines India

Reigning T20 World Cup champions India have been in top form across all formats, vice-captain Shubman Gill said on Tuesday, dismissing his side's Test defeat in Australia as a one-off. Rohit Sharma's ...

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Cricket journalist Peter Lalor axed by SEN radio network in middle of Sri Lanka Test over pro-Palestine social media posts

A cricket journalist and broadcaster has been dumped in the middle of the Sri Lanka Test series by his employer over the ...

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